MechaCon 2016 Program Guide

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Welcome to THE LAST PARTY ON EARTH! One of the largest and longest-running anime conventions on the Gulf Coast, MechaCon returns to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, bringing you three floors of jampacked anime convention excitement! But is this the end? Is this truly the last party?

Wait... what?! Is this the LAST MechaCon?! What the heck is “Crescendo”?!

Those are the burning questions on everyone’s minds. To find out the answers, be sure to come to Opening Ceremonies at 4pm on Friday in Main Events, an event which is now open to ALL attendees with MechaCon 2016 badges.

Also, be sure to check out all the great content MechaCon is bringing to you this year!

In the mood for a fancy-pants dance? Our “Steven Universe” themed MechaCon Red Carpet Affair: “Crystal Ball” may be just what you are looking for! Looking for something a little less formal and more electrified? Then be sure to check out our concert on Saturday night, featuring KAZHA, followed by our annual MechaCon House Party!

For the older crowd, MechaCon: After Dark returns! This is a series of events geared less to the “PG-13” crowd and more to the “R” crowd, including our very own Cosplay Burlesque and the ever-popular TMI with Queen D and Friends. MechaCon’s staff will also be hosting a “salty” late-night Cards Against Humanity game/panel, which will show you why it holds the title of “the game for horrible people.” You must be 18 or older to attend most MechaCon: After Dark panels and events. For these 18+ panels and events, IDs will be required and checked at the door.

Looking for something a little more relaxed, light-hearted and innocent? MechaCon’s own MechaMaid Clubhouse is an interactive family-friendly attraction that will spoil you with pleasantness. Into Lolita and J-fashion? MechaCon has a Lolita and J-Fashion show on Saturday, along with the sold-out Something Wicked This Way Comes Lolita Tea Party on Sunday!

Also on Saturday, our annual Cosplay Competition is back with another $1000 cash prize for best-in-show! On Sunday, Cosplay Chess returns, along with our Charity Auction benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which raised over $17,000 last year!

With all this and much, much more to see and do, we’re sure your weekend will be unforgettable. So come along with us and let’s make this LAST PARTY ON EARTH a weekend to remember!

– Team MechaCon

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Senior Staff

Callina McMillan – MechaMaids / Mascots Director James “Stoney” Potter – Gaming Director Jon Russo – Founder / Convention Organizer / C.E.O. Melanie Russo – Registration / Artists Alley Director Matt Traylor – Stage Director

Core Staff

Casie Heim – Burlesque Coordinator Kayla Heintz – Lt. Floor Director Jonathan Hidalgo – Industry Relations / Webmaster Jacob Miller – Main Events Usher Denice Naquin – Guest Relations Coordinator Nicole Norelli – Main Events Coordinator Brittney O’Neill – Cosplay Coordinator Rebecca Rathbun – Cosplay Chess Coordinator Ashley Robichaux – Guest Relations Coordinator Skye Russo – Volunteer Coordinator

Support Staff

Stu Keller – Table-top Gaming Shannon Kenast – Electronic Gaming Kaylin King – Main Events Support Tonia LaJaunie – Registration Tenneal Latiolais – Registration Michael Lee – Ops Support Chelsea Manfull – Main Events Support Bianca Martin – MechaMaid Host Club JennaLee McCoy – Merchandise Margaret Moynan – MechaMaid Host Club Rhett O’Neill – Cosplay Support Belko Ramirez II – Panels Support Ann Robichaux – Merchandise Kiera Rowland – Overnight Ops Support Brittany Scott – Electronic Gaming Ivy Rain Squires – Volunteer Support Joshua Varnell – Logistics Support Trung Vu – Main Events Support Shayna Walsh – Cosplay Repair Issaiah White – Cultural Gaming Stefon Williams – MechaMaid Host Club Timothy Wright – Main Events Support

Peter Bares – Founder / Art Director Hunter Domingue – Floor Director David Doerr – Overnight Ops Manager Travis Farrar – Operations / Logistics Director Megan Alonzo-Wood – Lolita Coordinator Terolyn Barron – Scavenger Hunt Coordinator Ryan Bourque – Press Secretary Curtis Crook – Dealers Room Coordinator Brad Daigle – Electronic Gaming Coordinator Brandon Delcambre – Panels Coordinator / Merch Dom Ducote – Overnight Gaming Coordinator Richard Eckert – GoldPass Liaison William Hebert – Table-top Gaming Coordinator Brooke Adams – Electronic Gaming Ash Alonzo-Wood – Lolita Support Michael Ardoin – Electronic Gaming Bill Armond – Table-top Gaming Jesska Brown – Electronic Gaming Brittani Carnevale – Electronic Gaming David Constantin – Dealers Room / Dock Dineen Constantin – Dealers Room Support Chris Croly – Floor Support Eric De Las Casas – Cultural Gaming Taylor Domingue – Videographer / Runner Anne-Marie Eckert – GoldPass Support Evelynn Eckert – Guest Relations Support Leah Farner – Artists Alley Liaison Charlie Farrar – Registration Rachael Ferrand – Burlesque David Giles – Table-top Gaming Deiondre Green – Electronic Gaming Brett Hart – Burlesque William Hawthorne – Table-top Gaming Sean Hayes – Volunteer Support Brenda Hebert – Charity Auction Support

Guest Liaisons Sage Bruce Claire Daily Larry Furry Blake Gerald Jessie Heaton June Kim Alexander Maung Jay Norris Jeanne Ory Lori Vanderspek Irene Waites

Event Crew

Thomas Arceneaux, Jr. Alex Cannon Kellie Jones Renee Martin Kyle Vincent Jacob Wade

Security

Ern Boudreaux Vinnie D. Lionel Davis Brandon DeJean Robert Jones* * Head of Security

2016 Cover Art Courtesy of Robby Musso

T-shirt Art

Courtesy of Amelie Belcher

Specialists David Adams Justin David

Mascots

Fallon Crochet - JETT Raven Gray - ZEE

A special thanks to Amelie Belcher for her incredible “Crystal Ball” art of Jett & Zee for our Red Carpet Affair.

Copyright © 2016 by Sennin Productions, L.L.C., Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.

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CONVENTION FLOORS Hilton New Orleans Riverside – 1st Floor

Hilton New Orleans Riverside – 3rd Floor

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Hilton New Orleans Riverside – 2nd Floor

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ATTENDEE CONDUCT MechaCon Rules of Conduct (An Overview) These Activities are NOT Allowed at MechaCon: • Loitering in the halls – DEFINITELY NO sleeping in the halls • Engaging in disruptive behavior that disturbs the public or staff • Making a threat of physical or verbal harassment to a member or members of the public or MechaCon staff • Any act that could result in substantial risk or harm to any persons or property • Sexual misconduct such as, but not limited to indecent exposure, offensive touching, or any form of sexual harassment • The selling of any merchandise out of the hotel rooms, hallways or outside the hotel under any circumstance.

We value our dealers and artists, and merchandise is only to be sold, in any form, within the DEALERS room or the ARTISTS ALLEY • Engaging in any activity prohibited by Louisiana and/or City of New Orleans law • Brandishing any weapon that has not been PEACE BONDED. This includes removing a sword from its casing, or swinging a weapon around. All registered or unregistered weapons need to follow the laws of New Orleans ordinances • Distribution of any form of literature without the written permission by the MechaCon organizers MechaCon reserves the right to enforce these rules, and anyone violating them will be asked to leave and their convention badge will be revoked. There will be absolutely no refunds given in the case of any revocation of a paid convention badge due to breaking the convention rules, no matter the reason for the infraction. If the person or persons being asked to leave the convention resist being escorted off the premises by MechaCon personnel, local police will be called in to remove the person or persons from the hotel and/or adjoining areas.

Hate Symbols are NOT Allowed at MechaCon Recently, a disturbing trend has developed in the anime fandom that we felt the need to address. Due to the popularity of several anime, manga and J-pop artists using symbols and uniforms from Nazi Germany, there have been some cosplayers at other conventions who seem to think that openly wearing swastikas and other hate symbols is ‘cool’. There have even been instances of groups at other conventions performing Nazi salutes.

The Staff of MechaCon shares the sorrow of literally millions of Jewish, Polish, Gay, Gypsy and other families who lost children, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives to the evil of the Nazi regime and has the utmost respect for the men and women of our armed forces, who have put their lives on the line to ensure the freedom and civil liberties upon which this country was founded. We WILL NOT, under any circumstances, allow the symbols of these atrocities, or hate symbols of any kind, to be worn or displayed at MechaCon. We reserve the right to ask you to remove any such symbol, or to remove you from the convention floor should you refuse to do so. We do not dispute your right under the First Amendment to express your views by wearing a swastika out in public; MechaCon, however, is a private event, to which we welcome members of every race, creed, religion and orientation. We want everyone to feel comfortable at our event, and these symbols are offensive to many and outright insulting to some, and as such are in direct opposition to the spirit of community and family that MechaCon has tried to engender in our attendees.

Any symbol that can be characterized as a hate symbol should not be worn at MechaCon. This includes the swastika. We realize that the swastika originated as a Buddhist symbol and was adopted by Nazi Germany. This does not change the fact that, after years of use as a representation of the Nazi’s attempt at ethnic cleansing by the murder of millions, the swastika is known the world over as a symbol of hatred. It has, unfortunately, taken on a new meaning, and has fallen out of use by most Buddhists. Further, it is absurd to suggest that it is being used for its original Buddhist symbolism while attaching it to a Nazi uniform or other WWII period costume.

Other unacceptable symbols are the “SS” thunderbolts, the noose, “HFFH” symbols, and any other symbol that is widely accepted as a symbol of oppression, hatred or violence towards a specific group of people. Again, we want everyone to feel comfortable at MechaCon and have an enjoyable experience. MechaCon is not the proper venue for political or moral debate, and we reserve the right to remove anyone participating in conduct that may be offensive to our staff, guests or other attendees. Please be aware of and courteous towards the feelings of your fellow con-goers. Just because something is not offensive to you, doesn’t mean it is not offensive and hurtful to others.

We appreciate your help in keeping MechaCon a peaceful, fun environment.

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MECHACON POLICIES MechaCon’s Intent

The primary purpose of MechaCon is to provide a fun and safe experience for as wide a range of attendees as possible. Our intention is to bring a balance of Japanese traditional and pop culture to Louisiana through Anime and western animation appreciation.

Hotel Staff and MechaCon

Please remember that you are a guest of the hotel, and that there are other guests utilizing the same facilities. Please remember to be courteous and do not disturb other guests with excessive noise levels. If the hotel staff requests that you quiet down or stop a certain behavior, please do so. If you do not, your badge will be confiscated. We are all here to have a good time, so by acting responsibly, we can continue to bring events such as an Anime convention to New Orleans.

Hands-Off Policy

MechaCon has a strict hands-off policy regarding its mascots, staff, and attendees. This means that no attendee is to make physical contact with any member of MechaCon staff, Hilton staff, or other convention attendees without first getting permission from the person he / she wishes to make contact with. This includes, but is not limited to, unwarranted “glomping”, touching, embracing, or hanging-on. All attendees are expected to be familiar with this policy.

Security Policy

MechaCon security is based on a “three-strikes” rule.

Strike One: Attendee is given a verbal warning and informed of the policy being violated. Strike Two: Attendee Badge is pulled for one hour and is escorted from convention function space. Attendee may pick up their badge at the Security Desk after one hour.

A State issued photo ID, or student ID must be presented at the Security Desk to reclaim your badge.

If underaged, a parent or guardian must accompany you to reclaim your badge. Strike Three: Badge is pulled for the remainder of the Convention.

If a badge is pulled, the attendee can appeal the circumstances to the Security Chief and the Director of Operations during the Convention. The Security Manager or Director of Operations will decide that evening (the day the badge was pulled) whether or not to reinstate the MechaCon Convention Attendee’s badge privileges.

Strikes can be issued for the following reasons but are not limited to: Harassment reports, disorderly conduct/disruption of the convention and/or the hotel, violation of any convention polices as stated in this document, avoiding a Security Staffer trying to speak with you about a policy violation, flight from a Security Staffer after a policy violation has been declared but before the issue is resolved or violations of Convention Rules of Conduct. There is NO time limit between strikes. Example: an attendee who harasses another attendee, runs when the Security Staffer arrives to deal with the matter and then disrupts the convention in the process of getting away can earn three strikes.

MechaCon Security reserves the right to revoke MechaCon Attendee Membership and eject anyone from the convention floor at any time without a refund.

Weapons Policy

Items that could be used as a weapon must be peacebonded at our Security Desk. Even if your weapon is a prop, please check in with our security desk to have it inspected and approved to be on the floor. All bladed items must be kept in their sheaths at all times in public/function areas. Ammunition for Gun replica or other replica projectile weapons will not be allowed anywhere on the floor at any time. If you are found brandishing and otherwise acting irresponsibly with a replica weapon in public/function areas, your registration may be immediately revoked. As for fantasy or costume weapons, if we cannot tell it’s fake from 10 feet away, you should not bring it.

Notice to Parents

If you’re not staying in our hotel, please don’t leave your children here overnight without someone legally responsible for them. We are NOT a babysitting service. We also require a way to reach you in case of an emergency. You will be held responsible (legally and financially) for any damages incurred by your child or charge to hotel and/or MechaCon property. Any criminal damages and/or activity will be met with criminal charges, as well as a permanent ban from ALL future Sennin Productions, LLC events. All attendees are subject to the laws and ordinances set forth by Federal, State, Parish, and City Governments.

The ratings of programming available at the convention vary. Due to differences in international rating structures, some adult situations may occur in some titles. Whenever possible, we have indicated these shows on the programming schedule to aid in our patrons viewing choices, but parental guidance is ALWAYS recommended.

Notice to Students & Minors We expect you to behave yourselves so we don’t have to call your parents. Your behavior is what’s important, not your age. You and your parent(s)/legal guardian will be held responsible (legally and financially) for damages incurred by you to hotel and/or MechaCon property. Any criminal damages and/or activity will be met with criminal charges, as well as a permanent ban from ALL future Sennin Productions, LLC events. All attendees are subject to the laws and ordinances set forth by Federal, State, Parish and City Governments.

Notice to Adult Attendees

ALL attendees are expected to conduct themselves respectably. You will be held responsible (legally and financially) for damages incurred by you to hotel and/ or MechaCon property. Any criminal damages and/or activity will be met with criminal charges, as well as a permanent ban from ALL future Sennin Productions, LLC events. All attendees are subject to the laws and ordinances set forth by Federal, State, Parish and City Governments.

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MAIN SCHEDULE (Panel schedule located on page 34.)

On Thursday, July 28, MechaCon’s convention pre-registration packet pick-up will open at 4pm and remain open until 8pm.

At-door registrations will open at 6pm and remain open until 8pm. Aside from Registration, convention floor remains closed.

Friday, July 29th

The following is the schedule for Friday’s convention areas and events. At-door registrations will be taken at 9:00 a.m.

9:00am - Registration Desk opens (1st Floor) 10:00am - Convention Areas open (All Floors)

Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor)

GoldPass Guided Tour Main Events (1st Floor)

1:00pm - Dealers Room opens (1st Floor) to GoldPass registrants only

1:30pm - Dealers Room opens (1st Floor) to all attendees

2:00pm - Caleb Hyles Concert

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

3:30pm - Signing Room closes Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor)

Seating begins for Opening Ceremonies

Main Events (1st Floor) (Now open to all attendees!)

4:00pm - Opening Ceremonies Main Events (1st Floor)

Kazha Acoustic Preview Show

Vocaloids Live Performance

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

Main Events (1st Floor) (Immediately following OC) Presented by Brett Hart

6:00pm - GoldPass Meet-n-Greet with Guests Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor)

7:00pm - Dealers Room closes (1st Floor)

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9:00am - Registration Desk opens (1st Floor) 10:00am - Dealers Room opens (1st Floor)

to GoldPass registrants only

Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor) Presented by Missyeru, Courtoon, & UberGeeks

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

10:30am - Dealers Room opens (1st Floor)

to all attendees 11:00am - Saturday Morning Nostalgia

w/ Garry Chalk, Jason Narvy, Khary Payton, & Paul Schrier

Hetalia World Conference

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

Panel Room 1 (3rd Floor)

Presented by A. Cherie & C. Campbell

MechaMaid Clubhouse opens (3rd Floor)

12:00pm - Cosplay Participants Meeting

Main Events (1st Floor)

MECHACON MechaMaid Clubhouse re-opens 18+ (3rd Floor)

2:00pm - Sing Along with Caleb Hyles Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

2:30pm - Seating begins for Cosplay Main Events (1st Floor)

3:00pm - Cosplay Competition Main Events (1st Floor)

6:00pm - Signing Room closes Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor)

7:00pm - Dealers Room closes (1st Floor) Lolita Brand Fashion Show

Featuring Baby, the Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

7:30pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse closes (3rd Floor)

DA R K

Panel Room 1 (3rd Floor)

Signing Room opens

The Cosplay Industry Panel

Presented by MechaCon Staff

Panel Rooms close (3rd Floor)

The following is the schedule for Saturday’s convention areas and events.

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Main Events (1st Floor)

Saturday, July 30th

MechaMaid Clubhouse closes (3rd Floor) Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

Presented by Celestial Sinsations

1:00am - Cosplay Burlesque closes

9:00pm - MechaCon Red Carpet Affair:

11:00pm - Cards Against Humanity VIP Game 18+

Crystal Ball

Cosplay Burlesque 18+

12:00am - MechaCon Red Carpet Affair closes

8:00pm - Registration desk closes (1st Floor)

10:00pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse closes (3rd Floor)

Signing Room opens

12:00pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse opens (3rd Floor)

8:00pm - Registration Desk closes (1st Floor) Video Game Cosplay Contest Sponsored by NoScope Glasses

Electronic Gaming Room (2ndFloor)

8:30pm - Kazha Concert

Main Events (1st Floor)

MECHACON A F T E R

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9:00pm - Whose Line is it Anime?!

Presented by Queen D

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

9:30pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse re-opens 18+ (3rd Floor)

10:30pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse closes (3rd Floor) 11:00pm - MechaCon House Party

Main Events (1st Floor)

TMI with Queen D and Friends 18+

Secondary Events (3rd Floor)

4:00am - MechaCon House Party closes

Sunday, July 31st

The following is the schedule for Sunday’s convention areas and events. At-door registrations will be taken at 9 am.

9:00am - Registration desk opens (1st Floor)

10:00am - Dealers Room opens (1st Floor)

to GoldPass registrants only

Signing Room opens

Cosplay MacGyver

Secondary Events (2ndFloor)

10:30am - Dealers room opens (1st Floor)

to all attendees

Seating begins for Cosplay Chess

Main Events (1st Floor) 11:00am - MechaMaid Clubhouse opens (3rd Floor)

Cosplay Chess

Old Fogies vs Whipper Snappers

Main Events (1st Floor)

1:00pm - MechaCon Charity Auction Benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Secondary Events (2ndFloor)

1:30pm - Seating begins for Pokémon LARP Main Events (1st Floor)

2:00pm - Lolita Tea Party ~ Something

Wicked This Way Comes

Featuring Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

and Alice and the Pirates

Pokémon LARP

River Room (River Side of hotel) (reserved seating only) Main Events (1st Floor)

3:30pm - MechaMaid Clubhouse closes (3rd Floor) 5:00pm - All convention areas close

Jefferson Ballroom (3rd Floor) Sponsored by M. Hart & B. Goudeau

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GUESTS OF HONOR ATTENTION – Autograph / Photo Notification Any fees a guest may charge for his/her autograph is solely at the guests’ discretion, with the guests ultimately deciding what those charges will be. In most cases, photographs/prints of the guests are available for purchase at the guests’ tables. You may bring your own items to get signed, but please be aware the guest may ask for a signing fee. Most guests have little to no objections to having their photos taken, but please ask for the guest’s permission before proceeding. If a guest charges for a photo to be taken of them, please respect that guest’s practice.

Garry Chalk

Gemini Award winning GARRY CHALK has been a professional actor for 33 years.

He has appeared in over a hundred movies and television shows, among them Cold Squad (6 years), Stargate SG1 (several seasons), The Outer Limits (several guest appearances), Transformers, and many others. Garry recently filmed an episode of the television series, Psych, as well as a role on J.J. Abrams’ show, Alcatraz. In addition, Garry has a supporting lead role in the much anticipated movie Big Time Movie. He is currently appearing in AMC’s monster hit The Killing, which has been renewed for another season as well as filming the series Blackstone. In addition to his rich film and television resume, Chalk’s animation career spans 30 years and over a thousand episodes of cartoons: Optimus Prime and Primal in The Transformers, Transformers Energon, Beastwars, GI Joe, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Watchmen, Reboot, and many, many more. Recently, he starred as Sky Marshall Wade in the new hit series, Voltron Force as well as in Cedar Cove. Further, Chalk can be seen in the latest Godzilla (2014)!

Jason Narvy

JASON ANDREW NARVY is an accomplished film and stage actor from Los Angeles, CA. He began his career studying at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in Los Angeles and quickly found employment in the Hollywood film industry. Between 1993 and 1999, he portrayed the role of the comic villain “Skull” in over 300 episodes of Fox television’s Emmy-nominated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its spin-offs, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, and Power Rangers in Space, as well as 40 episodes of Fox Television’s Masked Rider as the voice of “Chopper.” While under contract with Fox, Jason also filmed two feature length films under the MMPR franchise, Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo, as well as leads parts in two pilots for Fox/Family, Men in White and The Bulk and Skull Show. He also appeared numerous commercials, public service announcements and voiced numerous toys, tie-ins, and video games for Fox, ABC, and Disney. Onstage, he has worked around the country with the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia, Clayworks Theater Company of Los Angeles, the Santa Susana Repertory Company, Shakespeare Santa Barbara, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Pennsylvania, Dutch Kills Company, and Babes with Blades, The Chicago Dramatists and the Legitimate Theater Company of Brooklyn, NY. In recent years Dr. Narvy has added academia and directing to his resume. He pursued his Master’s with the American Shakespeare Center at Mary Baldwin College, (where he also performed the title roles in Henry V, Pericles, and Hamlet, as well as Richard of Gloucester in the Henry VI trilogy). Jason completed his doctorate in Theater Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (where he also he ran the community outreach theatre group I.V. Live and began a Shakespeare in the Park series which continues to this day). He is now based in Chicago, where he is chair of the Department of Theater at Concordia University Chicago and remains active in the city’s vibrant theater scene.

Paul Schrier

Actor and director PAUL SCHRIER is the longest-playing performer in the Power Rangers franchise, having played Farkas “Bulk” Bulkmeier (and other characters) in 11 seasons of the classic 90’s #1 kids show, most recently on Nickelodeon’s Power Rangers Samurai. In addition to performing in two Rangers feature films (MMPR The Movie and PR Turbo), he’s Directed and 1st Assistant Directed multiple episodes of the series. Other notable credits include voice work in leading roles on the animated UPN series Teknoman (As the evil Sabre), and Eagle Riders (Ollie Keeawani). Currently, Paulie is Senior Director Creative at a Los Angeles-based Art Studio, and serves the same role for its parent, a major technology company.

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Khary Payton

KHARY PAYTON is a Los Angeles-based actor and producer. His voice is recognizable from the wealth of animated characters he has played, including Cyborg from Teen Titans & Teen Titans Go!, Aqualad from Young Justice, Grimlock from Transformers: Robots in Disguise, and many more.

Born in Augusta, GA, Khary headed west to Southern Methodist University in Dallas to study acting. After school, he stayed in Texas honing his craft in classical and experimental theatre. A few years later, an LA Casting Director recommended that he make the move all the way west.

Khary started his career starring in the features Dracula II: The Ascension and Hellraiser: Hellworld for Dimension Films. He then moved on to lighter, comedic fare with C. Jay Cox’s Latter Days, National Lampoons: The Legend of Awesomest Maximux, and festival favorite, Ping Pong Playa from Academy Award winning Director Jessica Yu. In 2012, Khary was honored with Best Actor awards at the IFS Film Festival, Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, and the Fargo Film Festival for his performance of Michael Forrest in the acclaimed independent Sci-Fi feature, Astronaut: The Last Push. Khary also co-wrote & produced the film, picking up numerous awards from film festivals here in the U.S. and as far away as London, Germany & Israel.

Along with his animated voice acting roles, Khary has also voiced a variety of video game characters, including Drebin in Metal Gear Solid, Azrael & Killer Croc from the Batman: Arkham Series, Cyborg & Doomsday from Injustice: Gods Among Us, Reigel from Starcraft: Nova Covert Ops, Blade in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Bishop & Nick Fury in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, Emmett Graves in Starhawk, Quinn Derringer in Republique, Knox in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and many more. If you’ve played video games in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance that Khary’s voice has accompanied your adventures somewhere along the way.

His other cartoon and animated series credits include the roles of Hex & Manny in the Ben 10 series, Ripcord/ Wallace Weems in G.I. Joe: Renegades, Barley in Sofia The First and Maurice in CodeName: KidsNextDoor, just to name a few. He is also currently the voice of Rafiki in the new Lion King animated series, The Lion Guard.

You can learn more about Khary Payton by visiting his IMDB page, and by following @kharypayton on Twitter & Instagram.

Wendy Powell

WENDY POWELL is a native of Texas and resides in Dallas with her husband Todd, her four year old son Charlie, and their lab Janie. She has steadily worked as a professional actress since graduating from Texas Christian University 1993, and is an Alumni of the Walt Disney World College program. She has also worked on commercials, television, radio, print, film, industrial videos, and of course anime voice overs. Her other great passion is teaching, she has taught middle school theater for 6 years, and is grateful every day for all they teach her about life.

Wendy is best known for her work at Funimation Entertainment and Okatron 5000.

Her most notable roles are: Envy from Full Metal Alchemist and Iiena from Claymore.

Wendy’s list of beloved characters that she has voiced over the years range from teacher to demons, which is what she loves most about voice acting!

The following are some of her credits: Heavy Object (Ayamia Cherryblossm) Tokyo Raven (Miyo Kuarahaski), Murder Princess (Cecilia) , Prince Adventures (Queen Tahirah Tehuti), Wolf Children (Nirasaki’s Daughter), The Gunstringer, Trigun: Badlands Rumble, Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts (Kaoru Toudou), Royal Lane, Chaos Head (Katsuko Momose), Casshern Sins, Soul Eater, Nabari No O (Naoko), Doruaga no to: The Aegis of Uruk (Quox), D. Gray-man (Hevlaska), Evangelion: 1.0: You are (Not) Alone, Darker than Black (Yamashita), Murder Princess (Cecilia), One Piece (Miss Merry Christmas), Negima! (Misora Kasuga), Shin Chan (Fever Demon), Ouran High School Host Club (Fan club Executive), Revelation (Snow), XXXHolic (Collector E), Trinity Blood (Paula), Spikeout: Battlestreet, Moon Phase (Pinky), Bloodrayne 2 (Kestral), School Rumble, Keroro Gunso (Admiral), Burst Angel (Ms. Hongo), Space Dandy, The Galaxy Railways (Mrs. Drake), D7Peacemaker: Nightfall (V1), Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel (Camilla),Gunslinger Girl, Blue Gender: The Warrior (Amick Hendar), Kiddy Grade (Etoh), Fruits Basket (Kyo’s Mother), Baki the Grappler (Emi), Detective Conan (Margery Wafulcot), Yuu Yuu Hakusho (Mukuro), *Catches breath*. Whew. My Goodness! Wendy is a busy, busy, lady!

Wendy Is excited to share her love of acting with the kiddos and adults at the con, and is looking forward to meeting all of you this weekend. See ya at the panels and workshops!

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INDUSTRY GUESTS Steve Yun

Harmony Gold While still a young college student and part-time hacker in 1998, Steve got his first job at an anime company as a digital animator. It was a dream come true for any fan who grew up on Robotech and Macross to be working somewhere in the anime industry. After slaving away through several months of 80-100 hour weeks where he started hallucinating from being awake too long, Steve called it quits and went back to Riverside where he got his B.A. in Creative Writing. Stay in school, kids! Fresh out of college and eager to work in the anime industry again, Steve joined Harmony Gold to build the Robotech.com website, and has since co-produced and associate-produced several other projects as well, including the Macross restoration, the Robotech:Battlecry video game, the Robotech: Invasion video game, Robotech Remastered and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles.

Tomomi Nakamura

Alice and the Pirates Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Established in 1988, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT is a Lolita fashion clothing brand founded by Akinori and Fumiyo Isobe in Tokyo, Japan. Its sister brand, ALICE AND THE PIRATES, was created in 2004. Currently, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT boasts 26 shops across Japan, with stores overseas in Paris, New York, and San Francisco.

Tomomi Nakamura became the lead designer for ALICE and the PIRATES in 2012. Tomomi started working for BABY, the Stars Shine Bright as a shop staff at Shinjuku, while still attending fashion design school. Following graduation, she was promoted to a store manager position at ALICE and the PIRATES Harajuku. She eventually joined the company’s planning division before moving on to designing. This will be Tomomi’s first appearance at MechaCon.

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ARTIST GUESTS Amelie Belcher

AMELIE “AMI-CHAN” BELCHER was born in Baton-Bloody-Boring-Rouge Louisiana where the combination of chemical plant fumes and river water did major damage to her fragile little mind at an early age. By all accounts, she started drawing at the age of five (when she figured out that the pencil goes on the paper and not up your nose) and didn’t stop drawing until she ran out of paper…twenty years later. She is the artist behind the manga “Loud Snow” and the web comics “the real life adventures of Ami-chan” and more recently “Bounty Haunters”. She now travels the country selling her award winning art, doing one of a kind commissions for con goers, giving the best panels on earth, and being paid tribute to by her army of fans known as the “Ami Army”.

Robby Musso

ROBBY MUSSO is an artist born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. A lifelong mecha-fan, he began his full time career working on IDW Comics’ Transformers Spotlight series. He is currently a freelancer collaborating with Hasbro Toys’ design teams on conceptual and pre-production design artwork for Transformers, as well as many of their other exciting toy lines and games for boys and girls. Robby is looking forward to another fun and unforgettable experience at MechaCon in 2016!!!

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COSPLAY GUESTS Queen D

The enigmatic and always fabulous QUEEN D makes his dramatic return to MechaCon! He has been extremely busy this year, traveling to and being welcomed as a guest at many conventions across the South. He’s also “allegedly” been working on his wildly unpopular web series “The D-List.” But, despite his travels and amazing adventures, he is excited to be back at his home state con to see all his friends! A renowned cosplay personality, Queen D has been emceeing cosplay competitions, dating games, and other events at various conventions for over five years now. With a total of eleven years of cosplay experience under his belt and a few awards he’s managed to snag along the way, Queen D has come a long way over the years, managing to touch hearts all over the southern convention circuit and attracting an ever-growing army of fans (the D-Vahs). Among the cosplay talents he likes to share through panels and workshops are makeup artistry, presentation, and even basic wig styling! He’s always willing to talk to other cosplayers and help them along in their cosplay careers! Queen D returns as the official emcee of MechaCon’s Annual Cosplay Competition, so be sure to attend this year to experience what promises to be an amazing show!

Courtoon

COURTOON is an American cosplayer who has been involved in the costuming community for nearly the past decade. Alongside her hobby of costuming she has also dedicated her career to her lifelong passion to the world of Art and Animation working on several productions at Nickelodeon Studios, currently working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Courtoon is also heavily involved in the YouTube community making skits, tutorials, and vlogs for aspiring costumers and animation enthusiasts! Still not over Zutara.

Missyeru

MISSYERU is an international cosplayer and costume designer. She currently resides in Los Angeles, but originally hails from Illinois. She is best known for her League of Legends, Battleborn, and Genderbend cosplays. Her work has been featured in the Riot Games client, on the Nerdist, Man at Arms, and Kotaku. She has collaborated with major companies as a Professional cosplayer including Riot Games, Gearbox, 2K, LootCrate, Crunchy Roll, Arda Wigs, Grimm Bros. and Machinima. She has competed and judged multiple costume contests across the globe.

When Missyeru is not working on Cosplay she works full time creating costumes for Film and Television. She has been fortunate enough to have worked on all four Hunger Games Films, Oblivion, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Criminal Minds, to name a few. She is currently working full time on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She has been working professionally in the film industry for 5 years, and has been cosplaying since 2004.

Ubergeeks Cosplay

Team UGC began cosplaying in 2013 as a two person team. Founded officially in 2014 as a competition duo, they competed and won their first best in show for Alphonse Elric. Since then, they have gone on to win 4 consecutive best in show awards in under 2 years, most recently winning best in show at Wizard World New Orleans 2016. The concept behind Team UGC is simple: teach.

Understanding building methods and pushing information out there is the most important goal and entire reason this group was formed.

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MUSICAL GUESTS Caleb Hyles

YouTube Personality Disney, anime, Broadway, top 40: Caleb Hyles has done it all when it comes to cover songs! With his big heart, and even bigger voice, Caleb has wowed millions across the globe with a multitude of musical styling and an infectious, positive attitude.

Caleb Hyles has a history in musical theatre, having grown up in a family of musicians and thespians. There was no doubt that Caleb was born to be an entertainer of some kind! Caleb has been recognized by the likes of Ryan Seacrest, Tyler Oakley, Peter Hollens, and many others for his musical prowess. Ever since his viral hit, “Let It Go”, dropped in 2014 Caleb has not stopped growing his YouTube channel which has grown over 250k subscribers. By holding Live Q&As, and random “Skype Nights” with fans, Caleb has nurtured a growing community centered around one-on-one interaction and a common love for all things music. No other performer, or YouTube personality does as much for his fans as Caleb does. He continues to produce new content on a weekly basis and is looking to expand his YouTube reach. Now an official Auburn graduate, he is focused on creating new content along with a new gaming channel, “Peace, Love, and Gaming.” Big things are happening with Caleb, and he hopes that anyone and everyone will join him for the ride. As Caleb says at the end of every video, “Peace, love, and metal!!”

Kazha

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band formed by a singer/ songwriter Kazuha Oda and guitarist Hideki Matsushige.

Kazuha Oda is a classically trained singer born in Japan, spent her childhood in several different countries including Brazil. She started out as a solo singer and recorded over 20 different records/projects from classic to heavy metal music until now. She has worked with a wide variety of performers including Grammy winner Bob James. Her songs have appeared on the iTunes Top 100 charts of numerous countries for a significant amount of time. These countries include Norway, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Denmark and Netherlands. She has worked as a singer in various fields of music industry in Japan, but her dream had always been to start her own rock band that tours internationally.

After releasing Kazha’s first album “Overture” in 2010, they had their first North America tour (including Mexico) debuting at Asian Heritage Street Celebration in San Francisco playing with the American Hip Hop group “Far East Movement“. Since then, the band has been touring around the world, including Europe and Asia as well as appearing at various festivals and anime conventions.

Kazha also have been performing at local venues including The World Famous Whiskey A Go Go (Los Angeles) and RockHouseLive (Memphis), sharing the stage with musicians such as ZO2, Gilby Clarke, Lynch Mob, Tantric, and Y&T. They continue their musical adventure armed with their strong belief in their music and aspirations of achieving their goal. Their music combines the softness of a falling feather and the heaviness of a hurricane. Kazha represents a new future of the world music: a fusion of cultures and musical viewpoints that create their sound.

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INDUSTRY SUPPORT MechaCon extends its heartfelt thanks to the following donors of prizes and general swag for our event. It is with the support of these companies that we are able to continue providing you, the attendees, with such a great annual event!

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GAMING & COMBAT

SLEEPING SAMURAI is all about bringing Interactive Entertainment to conventions by way of hand made foam weapons, created to simulate actual weapons with as much historical accuracy as possible and crafted entirely by the staff of Sleeping Samurai. Whether you are looking for a foam Katana or a foam hammer, you should find what you need in their wide array of weapons. Custom orders are always welcome!

Sleeping Samurai has brought their expertise in the field of Interactive Entertainment to dozens of shows across the U.S. since being established in 2007. Not only do they offer you the chance to participate in the foam battles themselves but they also hold instructional and historical panels, choreographed fight routine panels, training sessions and much more. Foam weapons, parasols, hand fans, necklaces, prayer stones and sensual oils are just a few of the items you’ll find at their booth in MechaCon’s Dealer’s Room.

Panel #1 • Friday 11:00am • Electronic Gaming Room Stage (2nd Floor)

Stance & Strike

Come join us for a fun time learning the basics of sword combat. In this panel, you will learn five different stances and the strikes that coincide with these stances. This class will help you build muscle memory and control. Please join us for this exciting panel. All ages welcome!

Panel #2 • Saturday 9:00pm • Electronic Gaming Room Stage (2nd Floor)

Advanced Training

So, you think you have outgrown the “beginners” class, huh? Join us in our Advanced Training class to prove it! This class will be for the more serious fighters and will involve a heavier form of combat. All ages are welcome but you must be at least 12 years old to participate.

Panel #3 • Sunday 11:00am • Electronic Gaming Room Stage (2nd Floor)

Prove your worth

It’s time to put all of that hard work and training to the test. Throughout the weekend you have been training and now you get to find out if it was all worth it. Join us for a twist on our typical style of tournaments. How will things be different?? You will have to join us to find out!

As an extension of our gaming room on the first floor, we’re excited to welcome MechCorps back to MechaCon! MechCorps BattleTech delivers adrenaline-pumping action by placing you behind the controls of a giant robot. Every moment counts as you control a three-story tall, 75-ton, walking tank, blasting your way to victory. From the moment you spot an opponent on your radar screen to the explosive battles, you are exhilarated. Enjoy the hunt for prey in a futuristic wasteland from inside our BattleMech Cockpit Simulator Pods.

Compete in the MechCorps Leaderboard over the entire weekend to prove you are the top gun at MechaCon. Categories of the leaderboard include Top Score or Most Kills. Do you have the skills to rise above the rest?

Keep . moving, Stay focused

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What would an anime convention be without the hottest in electronic gaming, both the latest and greatest as well as old school? Operating all day and all night, our electronic gaming room doesn’t fail to deliver! We’re showcasing multiple game set-ups, giveaways, tournaments and cool prizes for both casual and hardcore gamers. We’re also extremely happy to announce GAMESTOP as the official sponsor of our Console Gaming section, as well as CATALYST MINTS and NOSCOPE as contributing sponsors of our Electronic Gaming Room!

Game Room Schedule Friday, July 29th

1:00pm - Super Smash Bros 4 BUY-IN ROUND 1

3:00pm - Skullgirls

We’re also excited to announce our partnership with

4:00pm - Super Smash Bros 4 1v1 OPEN

7:00pm - Super Smash Bros 4 1v1 AMIBO

Super Smash Bros 4 BUY-IN ROUND 2

8:00pm - Tekken 7

Saturday, July 30th From FREE ENTRY tournaments to the return of our BUY-IN tournament option, VS. GAMING is ready to facilitate all your MechaCon Tournament needs!

Tournament Roster Free Entry

11:00am - Super Smash Bros 4 BUY-IN ROUND 3

12:00pm - Street Fighter V 2:00pm - Pokken 3:00pm - Mortal Kombat X

Buy-In

(Double Elimination)

Super Smash Bros 4 - 1v1 (128 entry cap)

BUY-IN ROUND 4

6:00pm - Blaz Blue Chronophantasma Extend

(Single elimination, 32 entry cap) Skullgirls Street Fighter V Pokken Tournament Mortal Kombat X Tekken 7 Blaz Blue Chronophantasma Extend Guilty Gear XRD Super Smash Bros 4 - 1v1 Super Smash Bros 4 - 2v2 Teams Super Smash Bros 4 - 1v1 Amiibo

5:00pm - Super Smash Bros 4

8:00pm - Video Game Cosplay Contest

Calling all cosplayers! Join us for a fun, casual cosplay show involving nothing but your favorite video game characters! Compete for the title of crowd favorite and a pair of eye wear provided by Catalyst Mints and NoScope Glasses! Judging will be done by the people in attendance, so encourage your friends to stop by and cheer you on!

9:00pm - Super Smash Bros 4

BUY-IN ROUND GRAND FINALS • Panel Room 1 (Third Floor)

Sunday, July 31st

11:00am - Super Smash Bros 4 2v2 OPEN

1:00pm - Guilty Gear XRD 5:00pm - Room Closes

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GUEST AUTOGRAPHS

ZEE

JETT

DANCING When: Friday, July 29 from 9:00pm – 12:00am Where: MechaCon’s Secondary Events Room (3rd Floor) Who can attend: Any registered MechaCon attendee Theme: Steven Universe Attire: Formal/Semi-Formal Cosplay-Optional (Dress Code is Enforced) The MechaCon Red Carpet Affair is modeled after the kind of event Hollywood celebrities might find themselves attending after the Oscars. So, pull out your best evening gown or suit and get ready to experience MechaCon’s own fancy-pants dance! And yes, cosplay formal/semi-formal is still welcome! The MechaCon Red Carpet Affair will close at midnight.,

Mon Negros Productions

Not ones to interrupt long standing traditions, MNP is back at it again! Antonius and Evanuel Day return once again to make your first evening of MechaCon one to remember!

Every year, the sound evolves but the party remains the same, as these trouble makers bring the beats back. From Future Funk to Jpop/Kpop and the best dance music from the last 100 years, Mon Negros Productions always puts on a stellar show! How else would you start ‘the last party on Earth’?

MechaCon House Party

The MechaCon House Party

When: Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 pm will close at the DJ’s discretion.

Where: MechaCon’s Main Events Room (1st Floor) Who can attend: Any registered MechaCon attendee Attire: Something comfortable and breathable (bags are subject to search) Kthulu Prime and DJ Frylockzero return to once again take the MechaCon House Party stage, spinning your favorite dance mixes. So head on down to Main Events and get ready to dance ‘til you drop as they, along with artists Sunsabatchez, keep the beats rolling through the night and on into the morning.

TYLER “KTHULU PRIME” RICHARD is a bass music producer from New Orleans, Louisiana representing the harder styles of electronic music.

Blurring the line between Rock and EDM, Tyler blends the psychedelic melodies of indie electro with the depth and intesity of metal or hardcore to achieve a face-melting yet euphoric onslaught of sound. Having such a broad dynamic range has granted him the opportunity to play alongside heavy dubstep acts ranging from Flux Pavillion, Borgore, Skism, & Downlink, to more eclectic acts such as Mord Fustang, Savant, Mimosa, & The M Machine just to name a few.

Whether it be his extremely energetic live sets or his back catalog of constantly polished unreleased tracks. Kthulu Prime is gearing up for the release of his debut EP “Ex Machina” and is definitely one up and coming artist you wanna see this summer.

Taking the stage at 11pm.

D.J. FRYLOCKZERO, is a club D.J. from New Orleans, Louisiana. He’s a resident D.J. at Bourbon Heat and Pi Lounge. His adventure started back during Mechacon 6 at the Marriott, where he experienced his first MechaCon. It all began at a small bar in Bridge City, Louisiana. A year later, he entered in a competition to battle against other djs and won a residence spot to work at Bourbon Heat. He’s also worked with other known artists like Corey B from B97, Smiley Miami (Black Eyes Peas dj), and Chanel West Coast. His favorite artists are Morgan Page, Bingo Player, Tiesto, and Afrojack. Electronic Dance Music is his favorite music genre. The one thing he enjoys while djing is seeing people dancing and having a lot of fun. He creates playlists that flow very well together, keeping the audience engaged, well put and always on their feet to continue dancing through night.

Taking the stage at 12:30am.

Prepare yourself as our radical self expression and lack of caring about rules takes you on a musical journey through genres. Members of the trio include local New Orleans artists @CLaBproductions & @Zupparty along with their graphic design and visual artist @bgpechon. Enjoy Sunsabetchez responsibly and at your own risk. Taking the stage at 2am.

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LOLITA Baby, the Stars Shine Bright / Alice and the Pirates Fashion Show When: Saturday, July 30 at 7:00 pm Where: MechaCon’s Secondary Events Room (3rd Floor) Who can attend: Any registered MechaCon attendee Presented by: MechaCon w/ Baby, ​the ​Stars ​Shine B ​ right ​and ​Alice a ​ nd ​the P ​ irates Straight from this season’s runway, popular lolita brand BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT returns to MechaCon this year! This fashion show is bound to be a sight to behold.

Lolita Brand Tea Party When: Sunday, July 31 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where: River Room (Hilton Riverside Complex) Admission: SOLD OUT Presented by: MechaCon with Baby, t​ he ​Stars ​Shine B ​ right ​and ​Alice ​and ​the ​Pirates Attire: Genuine Lolita, Ouji and Aristocrat ​fashion ​only. No ​replicas ​of ​any ​type ​will ​be ​permitted.

[It ​is ​asked t​hat ​you ​wear ​at ​least ​one ​piece f​rom ​the ​Baby, ​The S ​ tars ​Shine B ​ right ​or ​Alice a ​ nd t​he ​Pirates ​in ​your ​coordinates. ​This could be JSK, socks, an accessory etc. As long as at least something from your coordinate is from this brand, you’re set. The ​Brands ​will h ​ ave ​a ​booth ​in ​the ​Dealer’s ​Hall t​his​ year ​at M ​ echaCon.] (Dress Code is Enforced.)

Deep and hidden in an old forest lies an abandoned mansion rumored to be filled with dark and sinister creatures of the night. Brave the dangers, if you dare… for vampires lurk in the tallest of shadows and the softest of whispers.

Something Wicked This Way Comes…

Please join MechaCon in welcoming Baby the Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates as they return to New Orleans for a cute and spooky vampire tea party! Our guest of honor, Alice and the Pirates designer, Tomomi Nakamura, will be in attendance, and we have plenty of fun surprises in store for our party! Light snacks and tea will be served during the event.

We have several fun games and raffles planned as well! Don’t be afraid of the dark. You won’t want to miss this!

Established in 1988, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT is a Lolita fashion clothing brand founded by Akinori and Fumiyo Isobe in Tokyo, Japan. Its sister brand, ALICE AND THE PIRATES, was created in 2004. Currently, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT boasts 26 shops across Japan, with stores overseas in Paris, New York, and San Francisco.

Joshia Chang, manager of BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT San Francisco flagship store, has helped foster the Japanese street fashion company’s expansion in the US market. She introduces newcomers to Lolita fashion and assists avid fashionistas in finding their dream pieces among BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT’s and ALICE AND THE PIRATES’ unique designs.

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CHARITY AUCTION A Worthy Cause MechaCon is proud to announce our 2016 Charity Auction will once again benefit

Our Charity Auction items are on display on the 3rd Floor next to the Volunteer Station.

Stop by and check out all the great items up for auction. All proceeds from this years Charity Auction will be going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

In 2015, we were humbled by your generosity as our Charity Auction raised $17,000 for St. Jude!

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened in 1962 in Memphis, TN and was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world.

How does this relate to you in Louisiana? On average, St. Jude treats over 750 patients from Louisiana each year. Louisiana is the state with the third highest number of patients treated at St. Jude.

Did you know that the daily operating cost for St. Jude is $1.8 million? Since the hospital opened in 1962, they have never experienced a short fall in operating costs which are primarily funded by public contributions. The greatest part about our work at St. Jude is:

No family ever pays St. Jude for anything.

Most importantly, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital freely shares research and treatment information and has often been described as “a hospital without walls.” The St. Jude Domestic Affiliate Program’s mission is to extend care and benefits to more children; increase the number of children on St. Jude protocols; and to provide clinical, academic and financial support to our affiliates.

The Domestic Affiliate Program is a network of pediatric hematology-oncology clinics, hospitals and universities united to extend the mission of St. Jude. The physicians and staff at these sites work in collaboration with the staff of St. Jude to deliver protocol-related care to pediatric hematology and oncology patients. There are six affiliates nationwide, two of which are located in Louisiana. Our Baton Rouge & Shreveport affiliates offer treatment to children locally and are a vital part of our mission. When you support St. Jude, you are supporting children in this great State.

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MAID CAFE

The Clubhouse is an interactive family-friendly MechaCon Attraction. Tucked away in a hidden corner of the 3rd floor is a room where you can come and relax from all of your daily convention adventures. The Clubhouse is your weekend home away from home with your very own dedicated team of maid and hosts eagerly awaiting your arrival! Packed with fun games, food, and of course special performances by your very own maids and hosts, the Clubhouse provides a new experience for each and every guest. So come visit us! **You must be a badge-holding MechaCon Attendee to participate! This is a Pay-at-the-door Attraction. All tickets will be bought at the Clubhouse door (please refer to the Official MechaCon Map for its location). **

Ticket Sales: General Admission (Good for 1 show; excludes specialty shows) : $15 **Each General show runs approx. 1 hr. Tickets guarantee you entry into the Clubhouse, unlimited game play during the show time, performances, at-table service and interaction with Maids and Hosts. Food is sold separately.** ~ GoldPass Attendees: You receive one complimentary general admission to any show of your choosing (excluding Specialty Shows).

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to show time to be seated with your MechaCon 2016 GoldPass Badge. ~

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Show Times and Specialty Shows Stop by the Clubhouse at any time for show time information or to plan out your Clubhouse adventure! Our Clubhouse features shows during the following hours:

Hours:

Friday Noon - 8:00 p.m. • Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MechaCon After Dark:

Friday 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Saturday 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Gear up to get down with our Maids and Hosts at one of our specialty shows. Each show is packed with its own flavor and fun, sure to help make your convention experience unforgettable!

Hosts with the Most!

Maid Menagerie

Tired after a full convention day? Why not relax and treat yourself to the ONLY show featuring ALL of our handsome hosts?!

Competing for the title of “Host with the Most” the Clubhouse hosts are pulling out all the stops to catch your attention. This is a variety show featuring special performances, prizes, and mystery hosts only available for this performance!

Put your paws and claws together and join us in our all new animal themed show! From dancing cat girls, to majestic bunny ears (and maybe even a squid?) this light-hearted show has something every animal lover will adore.

Saturday | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $20

Limited seating available. Ticketing begins 15 minutes prior to show start. Seating begins at 5:50.

18+ Cards Against Humanity Saturday | 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Admission: $20

You have been challenged!~ Think you can beat your maids at a friendly game of Cards Against Humanity? Bring it! Kick back and join us for a night of card battles and fun... If you dare ~ I.D. is required for entry. Limited seating available.

Ticketing begins 10 minutes prior to show start.

Sunday | 11 a.m. - Noon Admission: $20

Limited seating available.

Ticketing begins 10 minutes prior to show start.

18+ Pajama Jam Friday | 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission: $20

Time to break out those kigurumis and comfy pajamas because the Clubhouse is having a Pajama Party... and you’re invited! A comedic variety show filled with performances, audience games, prizes, and of course a bedtime story from our own “lazy ruffle-butt,” Akiko.

I.D. is required for entry. Limited seating available.

Ticketing begins 10 minutes prior to show start.

Last Show!~

Sunday | 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Admission: $20 Awww...it’s time already? Join us in saying farewell to the convention weekend Clubhouse style in our weekend finale! The only show to feature ALL of our Clubhouse Maid and Host Family. With discounted food items and special performances, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Limited seating available. Ticketing begins 10 minutes prior to show start.

Fresh from the lab, our lovely maids and hosts are the latest models in artificial intelligence technology. Often confused with “real humans,” these top of the line models are here to serve and entertain while, at the same time, learning what it truly means to be human. It’s up to you to teach and show them the way! Each sparked with their own peculiar behavior, they are sure to create an experience you won’t soon forget!

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DEALERS ROOM 1st Floor – Salon B-D

Vendors listed with a around their listing icons are members of the U.F.S. MechaCon Preferred Vendor Partner Program. Participating vendors will give a 10% discount upon presentation of a 2016 GoldPass badge and a 5% discount upon presentation of a 2016 SilverPass badge.

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VIDEO ROOMS Friday, July 29th Video Room 1

10:00am - Summer Wars

Funimation • PG 12:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga

Episode I The Sylvian Deadlock Opening Crawl

Episodes #1 - 10 • NIS America • TV-14

3:15pm - Gundam Unicorn

Episodes #1 - 2 • Right Stuf • TV-PG

3:45pm - Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun

5:30pm - Arakawa Under the Bridge

5:30pm - Sailor Moon Crystal

12:15pm - Strawberry Marshmallow

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14 2:00pm - Tiger & Bunny the Movie 2

Viz • TV-14

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

9:30pm - Steins; Gate

Episodes #1 - 6 • Funimation • TV-14

Video Room 2

10:00am - El-Hazard The Wanderers

Episodes #1 - 5 • Right Stuf • TV-PG 12:15pm - Ouran High School Host Club

Episodes #1 - 9 • Funimation • TV-14

4:15pm - Trigun Badlands Rumble Funimation • TV-14

6:45pm - Blue Spring Ride

Episodes #1 - 6 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14 9:30pm - Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time

Episodes #1 - 11 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

11:15pm - Akame ga Kill

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

Video Room 3

10:00am - Matchless Raijin-Oh

Episodes #1 - 5 • Anime Midstream • TV-PG 12:15pm - You’re Under Arrest

Episodes #9 - 12 • Animeigo • TV-14 2:00pm - Robotech: Masters

Episodes #37 - 42 • Harmony Gold • TV-PG

4:45pm - Mobile Suit Gundam

Episodes #1-4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

6:30pm - Puss ‘n Boots

Discotek Media • TV-G

8:00pm - The Slayers: Next

Episodes #1 - 6 • Funimation • TV-14 10:45pm - Black Bullet

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

Saturday, July 30th Video Room 1

12:15am - Love Stage!!

Episodes #1 - 6 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA 3:00am - Chronicles of the Going Home Club

Episodes #1 - 8 • NIS America • TV-14 6:30am - Magic User’s Club TV Series

Episodes #1 - 6 • Right Stuf • TV-PG

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9:15am - Strawberry Marshmallow

Episodes #5-8 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14 11:00am - If Her Flag Breaks

Episodes #1 - 2 • Viz • TV-14

6:30pm - One Piece Film: Strong World Funimation • TV-14

8:30pm - Log Horizon

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

10:15pm - No Game; No Life

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

Video Room 2

1:00am - Strike Witches

Episodes #1 - 6 • Funimation • TV-MA

3:45am - Recently, My Sister Is Unusual Episodes #1 - 6 • Discotek Media • TV-MA

6:30am - ARGEVOLLEN

Episodes #1 - 6 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

9:15am - IGPX Immortal Grand Prix

Episodes #1 - 5 • Discotek Media • TV-PG 11:30am - Robotech: Masters

Episodes #43 - 48 • Harmony Gold • TV-PG

2:15pm - Tenchi Universe

Episodes #1 - 7 • Funimation • TV-14

5:15pm - Vampire Princess Miyu Episodes #1 - 2 • Animeigo • TV-14

6:15pm - Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals Episodes #1 - 4 • Viz • TV-14

8:00pm - Fairy Tail: Phoenix Princess Funimation • TV-14

9:45pm - Wolf Children Funimation • PG

Video Room 3

12:30am - Vampire Hunter D

Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA 2:00am - Golden Boy

Episodes #1 - 3 • Discotek Media • TV-MA 3:45am - Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Episodes #1 - 5 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

6:00am - The Pilot’s Love Song

Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

10:00am - Case Closed

Episodes #124 - 130 • Funimation • TV-14

1:00pm - Genshiken Second Generation Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

5:00pm - Shirobako

Episodes #1 - 6 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-PG

7:45pm - Hunter X Hunter

Episodes #1 - 4 • Viz • TV-PG

9:30pm - Beyond the Boundry

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-14

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

11:15pm - Parasyte ~ the maxim

Sunday, July 31st Video Room 1

12:00am - Venus Wars

Discotek Media • TV-MA

2:00am - Street Fighter II The Animated Movie Discotek Media • TV-MA

4:00am - School Rumble 2nd Semester Episodes #1 - 7 • Funimation • TV-MA

7:00am - You’re Under Arrest

Episodes #13 - 16 • Animeigo • TV-14

8:45am - Robotech: Masters

Episodes #49 - 54 • Harmony Gold • TV-PG

11:30am - A Lull in the Sea

Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

3:30pm - Lupin the 3rd: Fuma Conspiracy Discotek Media • TV-PG

Video Room 3

1:00am - Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Discotek Media • TV-MA

3:00am - Akira

Funimation • R

5:15am - The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

9:15am - One Piece Film: Z Funimation • TV-14

11:15am - The Eccentric Family

Episodes #1 - 9 • NIS America • TV-14

3:15pm - Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone Funimation • TV-14

Ratings

Video Room 2

12:00am - One Punch Man

Episodes #1 - 9 • Funimation • TV-MA

1:45am - Attack on Titan

Episodes #10-13 • Discotek Media • 13+

5:45am - When They Cry

Episodes #1 - 4 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-MA

7:30am - Pita-Ten

Episodes #1 - 5 • Right Stuf • TV-G

9:45am - My Little Monster

Episodes #1 - 6 • NIS America • TV-14

12:30pm - Turn A Gundam

Episodes #1 - 5 • Right Stuf • TV-PG

2:45pm - Azumanga Daioh

Episodes #1 - 5 • Sentai Filmworks • TV-PG

Anime covers all sides of the entertainment audience, so the anime rating system was created. In a lot of ways, this is the most successful of all rating systems, as it not only gives a recommended age, but also lists the content in the film and parental guidance warning.

TV-G, TV-Y, E: Generally acceptable for children. No Nudity. Possible mild violence.

TV-PG, PG, T, 13+,TV-14: May contain violence, brief nudity, and/or mild language. May suggest sexual situations, but no situations are shown. Parental discretion advised.

16+, TV-MA, R: Strong violence and strong language.

Prevalent Nudity may be contained within the picture.

Mild sexual situations may be shown.

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FANDOM CENTRAL 2nd Floor – HEC A-B

ARTISTS ALLEY

ARTISTS ALLEY

407 The Black Rabbit

801 Artabstraction

FAN TABLES F01 U.S.S. New Orleans

102 CLIR Studio

408 Kevin Chen

802 Reba Bihm

F02 GEEK Charity

103 Crazyehcakes

501 Third Eye, Inc.

803 Linda Yan

F03 UL Anime Club

104 Kamaniki

502 Morgan Perry

804 Art of Johnny Segura 3rd

F04 Bast Alpha Garrison of the 501st Legion

105 Cabbits Co.

503 kokoro-rokoko

805 Nattosoup Studio

F05 Dagobah Base Rebel Legion F06 Anime Secrets

504 Cherry Blossom Cute

806 Three Geeks Studio

107 Cheyenne Bertrand & Carsyn Berry

505 San Kim

807 Angela Tran

F07 Whovians of the Gulf Coast

108 Corvid House Publishing

506 Radiant Grey

808 Jihye Lim & Sisi Yang

F08 Gaslight Girls / Nerdlesque

106

Conquer3D

201 Faye’s Realm

507 The Black Rabbit

809 Nancy Yang

F09 Japan Society of New Orleans

202 Kevin Yan

508 Kevin Chen

810 Mad Afternoon

F10 Adventurers league of G.E.A.R.S.

203 Steve Yurko

509 Mintymix

811 Rachel’s Dreamland

F11

204 Christina Chang

510 Apple Pudding

812 Christine Peng

F12 Geeks Under Grace F13 Louisiana Ghostbusters

205 Kittiye’s Creations

511 The Black Rabbit

813 Soohyun Nham

206 Leaser Key Studios

512 Kevin Chen

814 Pleasantly Strange

Mandalorian Mercs

GUEST TABLES

207 Charming Little Fox Creations

601 Kaitlyn Barker & Illy Mont

815 Precious Bbyz

208 Allexis Kristedja

602 ForensicFoxCrafts & Teacup Yeti

816 Ugly Pants

301 The Purple Pumpkin

603 Sean Adams & Joey Giavotella

817 So Many Pigeons

G01

302 Trisha Kieu

604 Call Me Midas Studios & Studio Alexis

818 Cypri Art

G02 Caleb Hyles (YouTube Guest)

303

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ARTISTS ALLEY

101 Aryana Guerrero

Josh Thibodeaux & Eric Gjertsen

605

Sew-it-All Creations

CONVENTION ALLEY

304 Inner Goddess Soap Company

606 Eric the Cleric

305 Jinny Liang

607 Alison Zhang

306 Erinne & Charles Lester

608 Puvithel

C01

307 Kit & Kat Creations

701 Leo Leung

C02 Holiday Matsuri

308 Peach Seas

702 Witch Hazell

C03 Otakan

401 My Beauty Bath

703 Rusty Bee Productions

C04 Louisianime

Robbie Musso Art

G03 Queen D G04 Courtoon & Missyeru G05 Kazha

CoastCon

STAFF TABLES S1

Official MechaCon Cosplay Registration

402 Honeysuckle Rose Creations

704 Christa Stewart

C05 Geekonomicon

S2

Official Artist Alley Info / Scavenger Hunt

403 SaBasse

705 Ashlyn Larmeu

C06 CyphaCon

S3

LA Cosplayers Hall Cosplay Registration

404 keithparkerart

706 Dana Morrison

C07 ContraFlow

405 Mintymix

707 Andrew Troffoli & Josh Harvey

C08 Delta H Con

406 Apple Pudding

708 Ratty Creations

C09 NOLA Library

PANEL SCHEDULE Friday, July 29th

10:00am - Welcome to Night Vale Presented by A. Maser & T. Carroll

4:00pm -

Presented by J. Borden & H. Saucier • Panel Room 4

• Panel Room 2

History of Robot Anime Presented by Y. Kim • Panel Room 3

11:00am - MechaCon Anti-Bullying Panel Presented by Queen D, Caleb Hyles, Jason

Narvy, Paul Schrier, & UberGeeks • Panel Room 1

FX Makeup Magic

Beyond the Costume: A Cosplay Sociology Panel

Coo! (Let’s Talk About Hatoful Boyfriend!)

Presented by J. Duffour & K. Nicely • Panel Room 2

Presented by S. Carroll • Panel Room 3

5:00pm -

Presented by A. Martinez & K. Lewis • Panel Room 4

• Panel Room 2

12:00pm - Miraculous Ladybug: Heroes of Paris

Presented by E. Greer

Presented by M. Hart & B. Goudeau • Panel Room 4

• Panel Room 1

Muse Music Start! Love Live Q&A

Presented by J. Charlton • Panel Room 4

K-Dance Workshop

YouTube, FX, Anime and JVloggers 101

2:00pm - Caleb Hyles Concert Presented by Caleb Hyles

Presented by Jonathan Thompson • Panel Room 2

Shironuri Love

Presented by L. Ingle & I. Bass • Panel Room 3

Phantomhive Comedy Hour (Black Butler) Presented by H. Aldridge & N. Smith • Panel Room 4

Anime Pictionary

Presented by R. Shienle & J. Poindexter • Panel Room 2

Geeks Under Grace Q&A

Presented by H. Marcotte & W. Marcotte • Panel Room 3

Editing Together AMVs Presented by M. Trenchard • Panel Room 4

Japan Society of New Orleans

Fabulous Fighting Men and You: A Guide to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Presented by M. Picard & C. Ellison • Panel Room 2

How and What You Need to Get to Japan Presented by J. Torres • Panel Room 3

Presented by A. Ingram & R. Whitney • Panel Room 2

Keep Calm and Cosplay On

Presented by R. Domino • Panel Room 3

So You Want to Quit Your Job and Make Games, Huh? Presented by C. Louviere & A. Arinder • Panel Room 4

K-pop Dance Game Extravaganza

7:00pm - The Mystery Panel Presented by E. Duffy

8:00pm - Presented by N. Brown & G. Ramos

• Panel Room 2

The World of Super Sentai & Kamen Rider Honor Scouting! Love Live!! Q&A

• Panel Room 1

So You Want To Start Cosplaying?

Presented by Tomomi Nakamura & Joshia Chang • Panel Room 1

Presented by A. Frisbee & R. McElroy • Panel Room 4

• Secondary Events

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright Q&A

Presented by R. Merchant & N. DeSa • Panel Room 3

3:00pm -

So You Want to Be a Publisher?

Presented by K. Lowery & J. Rohloff • Panel Room 3

Presented by K. Lane & M. Beardslee • Panel Room 1

Ratchet Wig Salon

Presented by A. Frisbee & PJ McElroy • Panel Room 2

Sweet Supernova Live

6:00pm - Steven Bomb at MechaCon!!

Presented by J. Rhodes & R. Vanderbrook

Presented by Cierra H. & Riley P. • Panel Room 3

VOCALOIDS!

Presented by B. Hart & D. Berry • Secondary Events

The Karasuno Volleyball Club’s Super Ultra Mega Awesome Q&A

1:00pm - Lolita 101 Presented by A. Alonzo-Wood & R. Martin

Cyberpunk! Anime!!

• Panel Room 1

Presented by M. Prater & K. Griffin • Panel Room 2

Awesome Geeks IV: Are You an Awesome Geek?

Presented by B. Ramirez II • Panel Room 3

Are you scared? Creepypasta Panel Presented by C. Thomas & K. May • Panel Room 4

Beach City Dating Game

Presented by B. Townsley & V. Nunes • Panel Room 2

DJ 101/Q&A

Presented by DJ Wildfire • Panel Room 3

Presented by C. Wilson & D. Knight • Panel Room 4

Know your Opening, Live your Ending

9:00pm - Lolita Swap Meet Presented by A. Alonzo-Wood & R. Martin

• Panel Room 1

Are You a Contender? Education and Etiquette on Cosplay Competition (18+) Presented by UberGeek Tripp & UberGeek Cayne • Panel Room 2

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PANEL SCHEDULE 9:00pm - Game of Thrones Panel

Presented by G. Lara & J. Barbay • Panel Room 3

Fandom Fashions and Itabags: Practical Use for your Trash Presented by R. Martin & A. Mcmanners • Panel Room 4

10:00pm - Anatomy For the Artist 101 (18+) Presented by Amelie Belcher

Kid Yuki’s Acoustic All-Request Show

Presented by C. Carsella • Panel Room 2

Sewing for Cosplay

Presented by M. Roule • Panel Room 3

2:00pm - Sing Along with Caleb Hyles

Presented by Caleb Hyles

• Panel Room 2

• Secondary Events

Presented by M. Rivera & J. Guillot • Panel Room 3

Transformers: Transforming Through the Ages

Presented by H. Aldridge • Panel Room 4

Furry 101

Swimming in our Pajamas

11:00pm - Cards Against Humanity (18+) Presented by MechaCon Staff

• Panel Room 1

Ouran High School Host Club: Game Show of Love (18+) Presented by S. Slate & M. Miller • Panel Room 2

Deadpool and Co. (18+)

Presented by J. Rhodes & J. Williams • Panel Room 3

All Fandom Slumber Meetup Presented by J. Knocks & Q. Kismet • Panel Room 4

Saturday, July 30th

10:00am - The Cosplay Industry Panel Presented by Missyeru, Courtoon, & UberGeeks

• Secondary Events

Homestuck Q&A

Presented by H. Gaspard • Panel Room 3

Boystyle for Beginners Presented by L. Ingle & T. Lin • Panel Room 4

11:00am - Hetalia World Conference Presented by A. Cherie & C. Campbell

• Secondary Events

Saturday Morning Nostalgia

Presented by Garry Chalk, Jason Narvy, Khary Payton, & Paul Schrier • Panel Room 1

RPG World Development 101

Presented by Caleb Hyles • Panel Room 3

Presented by Sleeping Samurai • Panel Room 4

• Panel Room 2

12:00pm - Fur De Lis Anti-Bully Campaign Presented by M. Rivera & J. Guillot

Taobao for Beginners

Presented by L. Ingle & T. Lin • Panel Room 3

1:00pm - How NOT to Draw Presented by Amelie Belcher

• Panel Room 1

Learning Improv Basics Presented by Wendy Powell • Panel Room 4

• Panel Room 2

History of the MechaCon House Party Presented by DJ Wildfire • Panel Room 3

Armor Making

Presented by H. Hazard • Panel Room 4

Presented by Garry Chalk, Khary Payton, & Steve Yun • Panel Room 1

Louisiana Undertale Q&A Presented by L. Deane • Panel Room 2

• Panel Room 3

Monologue Madness!

Presented by Wendy Powell • Panel Room 4

5:00pm - Bulk and Skull Comedy Hour Presented by Jason Narvy & Paul Schrier

Basic Boffer Building

Presented by K. Braden & E. Crowley • Panel Room 3

Steampunk vs. Dieselpunk vs.

Cyberpunk

Presented by K. Braden & A. Roff-Nichols

Steampunk 101: What is Steampunk

4:00pm - West VS East: Differences in

Dubbing Animation

How To YouTube With Caleb Hyles

Presented by Garry Chalk & Khary Payton • Panel Room 2

3:00pm - Giant Robot Rumble

Presented by Steve Yun

Presented by Jonathan Thompson • Panel Room 2

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• Panel Room 1

An Intro to Asian Ball Jointed Dolls Presented by M. Roule • Panel Room 2

Gameware Express LIVE!!!!

Presented by A. Arinder & S. Martin • Panel Room 3

6:00pm - Undertale: Don’t Eat the Cold

Spaghetti

Presented by V. Street & J. Rhodes

• Panel Room 2

Magical Girl Blast!

Presented by L. Ingle & H. Saucier • Panel Room 2

Presented by T. Butler & J. Cano • Panel Room 4

Anime DJs

7:00pm - K-POP Performance Panel

Presented by B. Hart

• Panel Room 1

Presented by B. Ramirez II • Panel Room 2

Speed Running Video Games 101 Steampunk in Media

Presented by K. Braden & E. Roldan • Panel Room 3

Web Comics! How Do? Presented by Amelie Belcher • Panel Room 4

8:00pm - Buffyverse Fan Panel

Presented by G. Lara & L. Ingle

• Panel Room 2

Anime Stand-up Comedy Presented by B. Smith • Panel Room 3

9:00pm - Whose Line is it Anime?!

Presented by Queen D

• Secondary Events

Nerdlesque in NOLA (18+) Presented by S. Bear • Panel Room 2

Anime Pictionary (18+)

Presented by R. Shienle & J. Poindexter • Panel Room 3

10:00pm - After Hours Geeky Karaoke (18+)

Presented by J. Lewey & G. Lara

• Panel Room 2

RWBY - This Will Be The Day Presented by J. Martin & L. Lalonde • Panel Room 3

Found Footage, From Japan with Love (18+) Presented by T. Winn & R. Kiger • Panel Room 4

11:00pm - TMI with Queen D and Friends (18+)

Presented by Queen D • Secondary Events

Snuff out Luffy’s Crew!

Fireside Chat with Hot Flash (18+)

Presented by L. Chartier & C. Willie • Panel Room 3 Presented by J. Duffour • Panel Room 4

Sunday, July 31st 10:00am - Cosplay MacGyver

Presented by M. Hart & B. Goudeau

• Secondary Events

Social Media and Cosplay

From Cosplay to the Film Industry - How to Make that Leap Presented by Courtoon & Missyeru • Panel Room 2

Pose Off

Presented by C. Wilson & D. Knight • Panel Room 3

Steven Universe Q&A

Presented by N. Pereira & L. Deane • Panel Room 4

& Geaux Cosplay Photography • Panel Room 2

Presented by DJ Wildfire , Kthulu Prime, DJFrylockzero, & Sunsabetchez • Panel Room 3

Presented by E. Dowe • Panel Room 4

12:00pm - I Need You! The Photographer and

Cosplayer Panel

Presented by UberGeek Tripp, UberGeek Cayne

1:00pm -

Meet the DJs

Gotta Have Style

Let’s Talk YouTube Drama Presented by Caleb Hyles • Panel Room 1

Kazha Q&A

Presented by Kazha • Panel Room 2

Digital Painting 101

Presented by Amelie Belcher • Panel Room 3

K-POP Dance Tutorial Workshop Presented by B. Hart • Panel Room 4

2:00pm - Landing the Gig

Presented by Khary Payton

• Panel Room 1

The D-List Q&A

Presented by Queen D • Panel Room 2

Naruto: Q&A

Presented by M. Guillory & F. Brown • Panel Room 4

3:00pm - Power Rangers Old vs. New

Presented by Jason Narvy & Paul Schrier

• Panel Room 1

Robotech Industry Panel Presented by Steve Yun • Panel Room 2

Final FANtasy

Presented by B. Ramirez II • Panel Room 3

Goggles, Corsets, and Top Hats

Presented by Courtoon and Missyeru • Panel Room 2

Presented by J. Delfreya • Panel Room 4

Presented by Jessi Duffour • Panel Room 3

Presented by C. Burns & V. Quinn • Panel Room 2

Presented by H. Kliebert & K. Ordeneaux • Panel Room 4

Classic Video Game Name That Tune The Animated Spectacle: Viewing Anime Through the Lens of Early Cinema

Presented by O. Carriere • Panel Room 4

Payton, Wendy Powell, Paul Schrier, & Steve Yun • Panel Room 1

4:00pm -

Ask D Gray Man!

Sailor Scout Q&A

11:00am - MechaCon VA & Industry Q&A

Presented by Garry Chalk, Jason Narvy, Khary

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PANELS & PRESENTATIONS Informative panels have always been and continue to be in high demand at anime events around the world.

MechaCon has gathered a variety of panels on many different subjects for attendees to experience and enjoy!

All Fandom Slumber Meetup

Get in your PJs and come have fun! With classic slumber party games and karaoke! Not fandom restricted, any fandoms are welcome!

Presented by J. Knocks & Q. Kismet

An Intro to Asian Ball Jointed Dolls

Call them cute or call them creepy, these dolls never fail to garner attention. Join Louisiana Resin for an introduction and discussion on what makes these dolls so appealing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dolls to the panel.

Presented by M. Roule

The Animated Spectacle: Viewing Anime Through the Lens of Early Cinema

People tend to gloss over anime when it comes to viewing cinema as art or reading it within a theoretical context. This panel uses one of the earliest forms of cinema to argue why anime should be included in these dialogues. We want to look at how the Japanese have, knowingly or not, evolved the idea of the Cinema of Attractions and placed anime in a dialogue with film theories of early cinema.

Presented by O. Carriere

Anime DJs

In this panel we will be discussing music and how it can be used, for all crowds alike. All genres are openly discussed as well as explored with the equipment we provide. We will be doing live instructional and demonstrations of how the art of DJing and the music can be used hand in hand. Back-on, Volcanoids, and Nujabes shall be featured.

Presented by T. Butler & J. Cano

Anime Pictionary

It’s everyone’s favorite drawing game with an anime twist! Can you draw under pressure, or at least make something that could possibly be a drawing?

Come play with us and maybe win a prize for best (or worst!) picture.

Presented by R. Shienle & J. Poindexter

Anime Stand-up Comedy

Join stand-up comedian Bradley Smith take you through his childhood and the anime that fostered it. Laughs abound!

Presented by B. Smith

Are you scared? Creepypasta Panel

A Q&A about creepypastas, from Slenderman to Jeff the Killer and more!

Also we will talk about our line of creepypasta videos called okamipasta.

Presented by C. Thomas & K. May

Armor Making

Learn how to make cosplay armor from craft foam, EVA foam and Worbla.

Presented by H. Hazard

Ask D Gray Man!

With the new series of D Gray Man Hallow about to begin, why not get a few insider things from the cast themselves! Come and ask your favorite characters anything. We will be playing Truth or Dare and other games as well! The Black Order welcomes you!

Presented by C. Burns & V. Quinn

Awesome Geeks IV: Are You an Awesome Geek?

Can’t afford a full price foam weapon from our inventory at the moment? No problem! You are officially invited to join the operator(s) of Sleeping Samurai to learn how! Materials are provided for a small fee, but ask how you can join the panel for free!

Presented by Sleeping Samurai

Beach City Dating Game

If there’s one gem expert on dating, it’s Peridot. Join her as she matches you with the gem (or human) of your dreams in this twist on the Dating Game with the cast of Steven Universe!

Presented by B. Townsley & V. Nunes

Beyond the Costume: A Cosplay Sociology Panel

Join veteran cosplayers, Miss Marquin, Teh Princess, Sira MorningStar and many more in our Cosplay Sociology panel!

We will talk about the many odd social aspects of cosplay From what cosplay means to you, what type of cosplayers there are, how social media has affected cosplay, and where cosplay is heading in the future. Audience participation is encouraged!

Presented by S. Carroll

Boystyle for Beginners

An introduction to ouji/kodona fashion. Come and learn about this specific set of J-Fashion is all about!

Presented by L. Ingle & T. Lin

Buffyverse Fan Panel

Come join us for discussion and trivia centered around Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel!

Presented by G. Lara & L. Ingle

Bulk and Skull Comedy Hour

Come and join Angel Grove’s resident knuckleheads Bulk and Skull (aka Paul Schrier and Jason Narvy, respectively) as they go through the “finer” points of comedy. Laughs will be many, and a good time will be had by all!

Presented by Jason Narvy & Paul Schrier

Caleb Hyles Concert

Our Social Media Guest, Caleb Hyles, will be performing some of his best covers for your enjoyment. Fun for everyone, especially if you are a fan! Come and see what makes his channel so special!

Presented by Caleb Hyles

Classic Video Game Name That Tune

Do you think you know your music? Prove it! Join Hot Flash as your Host in this event of video game knowledge. Show what you know in a battle of wits, or just bask in the nostalgia!

Rounds including Remix, Fantasy Fun, Scary Tunes, and more.

There will be prizes for the top three winners, so brush up on your music knowledge and get ready for a blast!

Presented by J. Duffour

Coo! (Let’s Talk About Hatoful Boyfriend!)

The 4th annual Awesome Geeks MechaCon panel is set out to be the very best like no one ever was. Do you think you’re awesome?

Well come prove your worthiness of the title of being an Awesome Geek! There will be mild geek trivia and prizes. Come join the fun!

Presented by B. Ramirez II

Caitlin Plum and Envy Augustine host a discussion and fan appreciation panel all about our favorite pigeon otoge. Whether it’s Ryouta or Anghel, come talk with us about your birb waifus and stay for a short trivia game with birby prizes for our winner and Legumentine’s beans for all attendees!

Presented by A. Martinez & K. Lewis

Joshia Chang, San Francisco flagship store manager of BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, and special guest designer Tomomi Nakamura, as they host a Q&A panel about the company’s role in popular Japanese street fashion. They will also answer questions from attendees about Lolita fashion and offer advice for those new to Lolita!

Presented by Tomomi Nakamura & Joshia Chang

The Cosplay Industry Panel

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright Q&A

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Basic Boffer Building

All of our cosplay guests on one stage, talking about the latest news and trends in the world of Cosplay. Join Missyeru, Courtoon, and the Ubergeeks as the answer your questions, and discuss the latest topics!

Presented by Missyeru, Courtoon, & UberGeeks

Cosplay MacGyver

Show off your skills as you become a Cosplay MacGyver! Grab a box of secret supplies and make a costume worthy of a prize! Let your creativity soar in this wacky cross over between Iron Chef and Project Runway!

Presented by M. Hart & B. Goudeau

Cyberpunk! Anime!!

Come join us as we talk about cyborgs, anime, and social injustice in the future!

Presented by J. Borden & H. Saucier

The D-List Q&A

Here it is again! The Queen D Q&A for the masses! Come and join your fabulous host, as Queen D will talk to you about many things. (Except 18+ things, that is what the TMI panel is for.)

Presented by Queen D

Digital Painting 101

A step by step of the basics of creating a digital masterpiece sans paper and pen. Come and learn how to save a tree and paint within your computer with Manga Artist Amelie Belcher!

Presented by Amelie Belcher

DJ 101/Q&A

Have you ever wondered what skills that are needed to be a DJ? What about what gear you need, or just wear to start. Join our special guest DJs to have all your questions answered.

Presented by DJ Wildfire

Editing Together AMVs

In this panel we will go over not only the basics but also advanced tactics to creating AMVs (Anime Music Video). I intend to show people the difference between well edited sequences, and poorly edited sequences. I will also be doing a question section where interested editors/fanatics can ask any questions they want to know about editing.

Presented by M. Trenchard

Fabulous Fighting Men and You: A Guide to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure A brief history of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, covering the series from Phantom Blood to JoJolion. An in-depth look at the world of JoJo and character design. Posing will be demonstrated and taught.

Presented by M. Picard & C. Ellison

Fandom Fashions and Itabags: Practical Use for your Trash

Itabags! Where can you get them? How do you put them together?

Why has it become so popular? Join two trash babes for a crash course on how to put your cute nerdy merch to practical use! Join us at the end of the meet for hands on with several completed itabags and merch swap! Make sure to bring all of your extra buttons and rubber stamps for trading! Merch used for itabags only, please.

Presented by Renee Martin & Ally Mcmanners

Final FANtasy

Midgar, Balamb, Baron, Spira, Ivalice and more. These fictional places all live in our hearts and memories. Come join the fun, where we will discuss each numbered game in the series and their sequels, our favorite characters and even the music. There will be trivia and prizes, as well as a few raffles. Don’t miss out, Kupo!

Presented by B. Ramirez II

From Cosplay to the Film Industry How to Make that Leap

Cosplay guests Missyeru and Courtoon join forces to talk about all you need to know if you want to make the leap from Cosplayer to full-fledged screen actor! All the tips and tricks of the trade that they have learned can be found here!

Presented by Courtoon & Missyeru

Fur De Lis Anti-Bully Campaign

Our panel is designed to inform others of the types of bullying, how it can affect people, and how we can combat it positively.

We also give lots of time for sharing and questions about bullying and the opportunity to become a supporter of anti-bullying.

Presented by M. Rivera & J. Guillot

Furry 101

This panel is designed to explain the history and answer questions about the fandom and help people to really know what furry is!

Presented by M. Rivera & J. Guillot

FX Makeup Magic

Join Hot Flash(formerly Sephichan) for a fun demonstration on the magic of Special FX make-up with methods and materials ranging from budget basics to the advanced methods of the movies. Last year, we had a lucky volunteer become a zombie; this year, there will be a Deadpool to make look like a topographical map of Utah!

Presented by J. Duffour & K. Nicely

Game of Thrones Panel

We’ll be discussing the latest season, predictions for the next book, and trivia! SPOILERS EVERYWHERE! Presented by G. Lara & J. Barbay

Gameware Express LIVE!!!!

Gameware Express is Baton Rouge’s longest-running locallyowned and operated video game podcast. Hosted by current and former employees of Gameware, every week we discuss the games we’ve been playing, news throughout the games industry, industry trends, respond to listener emails, etc. We will be doing a live episode of our show with live Q&A with audience members about us, the show or just podcasting in general.

Presented by A. Arinder & S. Martin

Geeks Under Grace Q&A

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to be a Christian and a Geek? Or how to consume pop culture with a Christian worldview?

Or how can you help churches reach out to the Geeks in your community? All these questions and more will be answered at our panel!

Presented by H. Marcotte & W. Marcotte

Giant Robot Rumble

Remember when you were in elementary school and you argued with your friends about which of your favorite giant robots would beat the other? Well, those days have come again!

Join Harmony Gold’s Steve Yun as he hosts a tournament where he and the attendees will discuss, argue, and vie for their favorite to win! 16 will enter, but only 1 will win!

Presented by Steve Yun

Goggles, Corsets, and Top Hats

Getting into steampunk is easy enough. But what about the wardrobe? Join Airship Daedalus in their discussion about creative ways to come up with a cool steampunk outfit and even breaking away from the top hat and goggles.

Presented by J. Delfreya

Gotta Have Style

A non-gamer, casual gamer, and beginner friendly showcase and tutorial of the awesome gameplay of some of the best action games including Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Metal Gear Rising.

Presented by E. Dowe

Hetalia World Conference

It’s that time of year again where all the nations gather to discuss and argue amongst themselves and the crowd as they are questioned and presented with situations that are sure to get a reaction! Nations will interact with both one another and the crowd, so be sure to have some interesting questions and situations lined up for your favorite nations~. A Q & A style panel featuring special intros, innuendos, stereotyping, shipping and sarcasm are to be expected.

Presented by A. Cherie & C. Campbell

History of Robot Anime

Robot anime can be a daunting genre to tackle due to how much product is out there, and this panel is here to help. In this panel, the history of robot anime and its notable titles dating back from 1950’s will be explored, with discussions of trends in Japanese cultural history that contributed to the genre and how the genre contributed to Japanese cultural history.

Presented by Y. Kim

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History of the MechaCon House Party

What goes into actually running the rave that is known as the MechaCon House Party? How did it actually get started? These questions and more will be answered.

Presented by DJ Wildfire

Homestuck Q&A

A simple Q&A panel for the popular webcomic Homestuck!

There will be games that allow the audience to participate.

Presented by H. Gaspard

Honor Scouting! Love Live!! Q&A

Q&A Style panel including a full cast of characters, games, dancing, and other activities.

Presented by A. Frisbee & R. McElroy

How and What You Need to Get to Japan

Has going to Japan been a dream? Come find out the many ways to get to Japan and what you need to know before going.

Ask questions you’ve been dying to get answers to from a local blogger who has been to Japan. There will be prize giveaways!

Presented by J. Torres

How NOT to Draw

Come on down and see the most common mistakes budding artist make over and over again. Let’s point and laugh together.

THEN, we’ll find out what a budding artist SHOULD do to improve their work. Allow manga artist Amelie Belcher to take the guess work out of learning to draw. You’re welcome.

Presented by Amelie Belcher

How To YouTube With Caleb Hyles

Ever wondered what it takes to be a YouTube personality? Make covers? Voice act? Survive all the mean comments? And how exactly do you make a living? Come hang with Caleb Hyles and pick his brain about what being a YouTuber is all about. Whether you have a channel with a million subscribers, or are just starting out, or maybe you just spend copious amounts of time on YouTube and want to know what goes into making it all happen, join Caleb for a fun-filled hour of all talk about being creative on YouTube.

Presented by Caleb Hyles

I Need You! The Photographer and Cosplayer Panel

All that work! All that time! All that... Wait! I didn’t take photos at the Con! Cosplayers need photographers and photographers need cosplayers. So how do you maintain a healthy relationship with your photographer? This panel is dedicated to the hard work that goes into a good photo... from both sides of the camera! We will cover poses, posture, photo credit and, above all, ensure that the final product benefits both sides. This will include a quick live photoshoot demo for both male and female posing as well. With special guest Geaux Cosplay Photography.

Presented by UberGeek Tripp & UberGeek Cayne

Japan Society of New Orleans

Founded in 1928, the Japan Society of New Orleans is a cultural nonprofit working towards increase of the knowledge of the beautiful culture of Japan. Proud sponsors of Japan Fest, The International Children’s Worlds Fair at the Children’s museum, and much more!

We’ve even recently participated in the Tomodachi Exchange - the business where New Orleans sister city, Matsue, sent people to visit New Orleans... and we sent people to visit them!

Presented by N. Brown & G. Ramos

The Karasuno Volleyball Club’s Super Ultra Mega Awesome Q&A

Ever wondered what the Karasuno Volleyball Club does outside of club activities? Well, why don’t you ask them yourself? Come join the fun at the Haikyuu!! Q&A panel and discover for yourself just what makes these crows fly! There may even be a few members from rival teams!

Presented by Cierra H. & R. Pantell

Kazha Q&A

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Our musical guests for this year are here to answer you questions.

They have been all over this country, and a lot of the world, so they will have many great stories!

Presented by Kazha

K-Dance Workshop

The panel will teach its audience how to do some of the choreography of popular Korean songs that are well known around the world. It will bring together fans of k-pop and provide a welcoming environment for people who are interested in the music, or even want to try something new.

Presented by K. Lowery & J.Rohloff

Keep Calm and Cosplay On

She’s back!!! The open ended tell all Q&A about all the things that can (and often do) go wrong in builds. Award winning cosplayer Remy Domino has written the repair manual on cosplay how-to and is here to show how not to freak out and panic, but to keep calm and cosplay on!

Presented by R. Domino

Kid Yuki’s Acoustic All-Request Show

Like anime and video game music? Kid Yuki only wants to play what you want to hear, so take your pick from more than 75 songs from anime like Attack on Titan and Kill La Kill, video games like Kingdom Hearts and Portal, plus RWBY, Steven Universe, and much more!

Presented by C. Carsella

Know your Opening, Live your Ending Come participate in our anime music game show. We’ll have two teams of players listen to short clips of music from anime and some video games. The first to guess the song receive points for their team. Come join us and test your knowledge Presented by C. Wilson & D. Knight

K-POP Dance Game Extravaganza

Come join us and play the K-pop dance game! We have an amazing mix of popular bands such as Bts, f(X), twice, 2pm, Got7, AOA and a lot more!

Presented by M. Prater & K. Griffin

K-POP Dance Tutorial Workshop

Come join Brett Hart as he teaches you how to dance like your favorite K-Pop Idols!

Presented by B. Hart

K-POP Performance Panel

A few dance groups getting together to perform K-POP dance covers and also show different K-POP music videos in between performances if we can.

Presented by B. Hart

Landing the Gig

Join Khary Payton as he describes his experiences trying to land different roles, and the things he had to go through to get the ones he has. Great stories will be told, and you may even learn a thing or two if this is the career you are looking into.

Presented by Khary Payton

Learning Improv Basics

Join Wendy Powell, veteran of stage and screen, as she teaches you all you need to know about getting into improv. Not only for fans of the hit show “Whose Line is it Anyway,” this panel will teach you everything you need to get started!

Presented by Wendy Powell

Let’s Talk YouTube Drama

Spend a lot of time on YouTube watching cover artists, vloggers, comedians, and the top creators of “edu-tainment?” Here’s a chance to open forum talk about your favorite YouTubers and get some insider from YouTuber Creator, Caleb Hyles and get his thoughts behind all the drama on any number of YouTube related topics. If it’s YouTube related, let’s chat. Caleb wants to hear your thoughts about what you like and dislike about everyone’s favorite free streaming service. (Unless you include YouTube Red - yeah, we can talk about that, too.)

Presented by Caleb Hyles

Lolita 101

What is lolita? Why are these girls running around in poofy dresses? What is a sub-style? How do I become a part of the community? Come join us to have all your questions answered.

Presented by NOLA Lolitas Presented by A. Alonzo-Wood & R. Martin

Lolita Swap Meet

Pose Off

Louisiana Undertale Q&A

Power Rangers Old vs. New

Lolita things sitting in your closet that you no longer want? Want to expand your wardrobe? Trade for dream items? Come join us at the NOLA lolita swap meet!

Presented by A. Alonzo-Wood & R. Martin A fun filled Undertale Q&A with all of your favorite characters!

Presented by L. Deane

Magical Girl Blast!

Magical girl anime captured our imaginations! Let’s show our love for the genre as we discuss why, and go over examples of some of our favorites!

Presented by L. Ingle & H. Saucier

MechaCon Anti-Bullying Panel

Here at MechaCon, it is one of our primary goals to provide a safe and relaxing (yet exciting) environment for our attendees to enjoy.

There are some people who try to take away that fun through bullying, and this panel is to show that we will NOT stand for it.

Presented by Queen D, Caleb Hyles, Jason Narvy, Paul Schrier, & UberGeeks

MechaCon VA & Industry Q&A

Come and join this year’s guests as they talk about (almost) anything you ask them! With such a varied group, who know’s what stories will be told!

Presented by Garry Chalk, Jason Narvy, Khary Payton, Wendy Powell, Paul Schrier, & Steve Yun

Meet the DJs

Come meet DJ Frylockzero, Kthulu Prime, and Sunsabetchez!

Our DJs for this year’s MechaCon House Party.

Presented by DJ Wildfire , Kthulu Prime, DJ Frylockzero, & Sunsabetchez

Miraculous Ladybug: Heroes of Paris

An ask-a-character type panel with your favorite characters from the show Miraculous Ladybug. A Q&A with audience participation very welcome!

Presented by E. Greer

Monologue Madness!

Stage and screen actress Wendy Powell will have you monologuing like you favorite villain in no time! Tips and tricks to make even the most inexperienced actor look like a veteran!

Presented by Wendy Powell

Muse Music Start! Love Live Q&A

Love Live!! School Idol Festival Q&A will include interactive Q&A, Acted Skits and Interactive Games. Come and join some of your favorite character talk about the show!

Presented by A. Frisbee & PJ McElroy

The Mystery Panel

Behold the Mystery Panel. We couldn’t bring everyone one to Gravity Falls, Oregon but we can bring the mystery shack to you. Come on and hangout for a Q&A and a Dating Game with Mabel. Of course with your favorite characters from the show “Gravity Falls.” So come on down to the mystery panel and find out the secrets within.

Presented by E. Duffy

Naruto: Q&A

Naruto has been around a long time, and seems to still be doing well. Come and talk about your favorite ninjas!

Presented by M. Guillory & F. Brown

Phantomhive Comedy Hour (Black Butler)

Ciel, Sebastian, servants, and friends get together to lighten up the mood with some ‘wicked’ comedy. Jokes, roasts, and maybe a game or two, can keep anyone laughing for hours.

Presented by H. Aldridge & N. Smith

Demonstrate your skill by pulling off the crazy poses that you see in your favorite anime,video games, and comics. So join us for fun, laughs and good times.

Presented by C. Wilson & D. Knight With the new Power Rangers movie now confirmed and looming, come and hear what two of the original Power Rangers cast have to think about what this reboot is doing, where the franchise is heading, and more!

Presented by Jason Narvy & Paul Schrier

Ratchet Wig Salon

Form your team, and put your wig styling skills to the ultimate test in “The Ratchet Wig Salon,” by using the contents of a mystery box to create a hair do masterpiece! But it’s not easy.

You will be using the most ratchet supplies possible; yarn, hot glue, felt, panty-hose, and more! Prizes awarded to the most outstanding team!

Presented by M. Hart & B. Goudeau

Industry Panel

Join Harmony Gold’s Steve Yun as he goes over all of the newest news and projects that Harmony Gold and Robotech are working on!

Presented by Steve Yun

RPG World Development 101

Building a great world for your RPG may be more difficult than you can imagine. Join veteran RPG writer and publisher Jonathan Thompson as he discusses what goes into creating your very own world for you and others to adventure in!

Presented by Jonathan Thompson

RWBY - This Will Be The Day

Join the members of Vale and the Vytal festival as they have their very own slumber party to relax after a long day! All audience members can expect to have some fun games to participate in as well get some curious questions answered by the wonderful group of panelists in their Pajamas. Villains, Robots, and Grimm, OH MY! Presented by J. Martin & L. Lalonde

Sailor Scout Q&A

This is a Sailor Moon Q&A panel where Moonies of all ages are welcome to stop by, ask some questions, and have a super fun time!

Presented by H. Kliebert & K. Ordeneaux

Saturday Morning Nostalgia

A lot of us still remember the days where we would spend the whole week looking forward to cereal in front of the TV, watching the newest episode of our favorite cartoons. Those days may be past, but we can still remember them, especially with this guest lineup from our favorite shows!

Presented by Garry Chalk, Jason Narvy, Khary Payton, & Paul Schrier

Sewing for Cosplay

You’ve seen those amazing costumes worn on the convention floor, but have you ever thought of making one yourself? Join Miss Renge as she gives an introduction to sewing for cosplay. Topics discussed will include selecting the best pattern and choices of fabric.

Presented by M. Roule

Shironuri Love

Join us for a beginners guide to white face monster makeup!

We’ll tell you what it is, what you need to get started, and give you some general tips! Volunteers can come with minimal make up to be transformed!

Presented by L. Ingle & I. Bass

Sing Along with Caleb Hyles

Come and do what the title says, SING ALONG with Caleb Hyles as he sings a lot of your favorites!

Presented by Caleb Hyles (Continued)

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Snuff out Luffy’s Crew!

A One Piece Panel. CP9 has been knocked to the ground by that rubbery ruffian Monkey D. Luffy, but we aren’t going down without a fight! We’re publicly asking fellow Marines to join our TOP-SECRET meeting to ground one of the youngest and most dangerous of the Worst Generation. Surely this can’t go wrong, right??

Presented by L. Chartier & C. Willie

So You Want to Be a Publisher?

Ever wonder how to get your epic fantasy RPG that you are so proud of out to the public? Maybe so much that you are willing to do it yourself? Join veteran RPG writer and publisher Jonathan Thompson as he explains how he did just that; started his own RPG publishing company.

Presented by Jonathan Thompson

So You Want to Quit Your Job and Make Games, Huh?

Not many people can say they left their secure, full-time job to make a video game for a living, but that’s exactly what King Crow Studios founder Cody Louviere did. Join Cody and members of his team as they talk about the challenges of starting a new video game company in Louisiana, as well as the reward of following your dream and seeing people play the game you’ve been working so hard toward.

Presented by C. Louviere & A. Arinder

So You Want To Start Cosplaying?

We are Sweet Supernova, a Louisiana based cosplay and cover dance team. Come join and watch us perform a LoveLive! school idol project special.

Presented by K. Lane & M. Beardslee

Swimming in our Pajamas

In this Free!! Iwatobi Swim Club panel, the audience can interact with the panelist by playing fun slumber party games, a super sweet spa makeover for the boys (no actual spa products), and after the hype all winds down, Haru will read everyone a bed time story about a Shark boy who loved a Dolphin Princess!

Presented by H. Aldridge

Taobao for Beginners

One of the best sources for budget-friendly lolita is the website Taobao, but it can also be the most confusing! Join us for a walk through for ordering, a selection of suggested shops, and more!

Presented by L. Ingle & T. Lin

Transformers: Transforming Through the Ages

We have a rare treat in this panel. Two guests that have been involved with Transformers (one is a veteran from a while back and the other is a current star) will discuss their experiences with the franchise, and how it has changed and grown over the years.

Presented by Garry Chalk & Khary Payton

This panel will be an in depth guide to the world of Cosplay. Covering what to use and where to get it, panel Host Lazarus and co-host Vykril will lay out the blueprint that every startup Cosplayer needs.

Presented by A. Ingram & R. Whitney

Undertale: Don’t Eat the Cold Spaghetti

Social Media has been both a blessing and a curse to the cosplay world. What used to be a small group has now become next to mainstream! Come and discuss different methods of using social media to get your content seen, while also discussing the changing cosplay world, both the good and that bad.

Presented by Courtoon & Missyeru

VOCALOIDS!

Social Media and Cosplay

Speed Running Video Games 101

Ever wondered how speed runners beat their favorite games in record times? Luckily, I have almost all the answers. Come and learn about the blood, sweat and salty tears it takes to beat video games in record times, where I’ll be presenting various tricks and tips in a variety of games. I’ll even let you try them out.

Presented by B. Ramirez II

Steampunk 101: What is Steampunk

This panel covers all aspects of what Steampunk is. From its literary beginnings to the worldwide fan movement that it is today. We also discuss myths and misconceptions of what Steampunk is. There is also a short Q&A at the end.

Presented by K. Braden & E. Crowley

Steampunk in Media

Steampunk has exploded into many different areas of media.

From movies, Podcasts, short films, books to music. This panel covers all the forms of media it inspires and give attendees resources where they can find out more.

Presented by K. Braden & E. Roldan

Steampunk vs. Dieselpunk vs. Cyberpunk

This panel covers the differences and likenesses between the different “punk” fan genres, and gives an explanation of the different cultures and their appeal. Q&A to follow presentation.

Presented by K. Braden & A. Roff-Nichols

Steven Bomb at MechaCon!!

Do you want to be a Crystal Gem!? Come find out what it takes from the members themselves and the residents of Beach City!

We’ll play games, take questions, and have sing-a-longs!

Presented by J. Rhodes & R. Vanderbrook

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Sweet Supernova Live

A Steven Universe Q&A and Truth Or Dare lead by Pearl and Sapphire.

Presented by N. Pereira & L. Deane

A variety game show including many characters from the video game Undertale. The panel will include games and skits that with have participation from the audience.

Presented by V. Street & J. Rhodes A panel about VOCALOID, there’s going to be dances performed by vocaloid cosplayers and games in which the audience shall participate.

Presented by B. Hart & D. Berry

Web Comics! How Do?

Come learn all about starting your own web comic with veteran web comic artist Amelie Belcher.

Presented by Amelie Belcher

Welcome to Night Vale

Hello Listeners, we have a special treat for you today as today will be “Question Day” here at the Night Vale Community Radio Station. Please feel free to come and ask us anything. We’ll have some of our friends from around our quiet little town joining us, along with possibly....others.... Either way it will be just a fun time for all who come. Also we would like to remind everyone that the spiders in the corners of the room... those aren’t actually there. What spiders? There are no spiders. Don’t be silly.

Presented by A. Maser & T.Carroll

West VS East: Differences in Dubbing Animation

Dubbing animation from a foreign land is really different from dubbing shows from the US, and this panel of guests is here to discuss their experiences doing both, and the differences and difficulties that come along with it.

Presented by Garry Chalk, Khary Payton, & Steve Yun

The World of Super Sentai & Kamen Rider

This is a panel discussing the fandoms of Super Sentai and Kamen Rider, giving brief histories into both and discussing in general. Hosted by the Toku Secrets Podcast Team Sponsored

by AnimeSecrets.org.

Presented by R. Merchant & N. DeSa

Youtube, FX, Anime and JVloggers 101

Josh Charlton FX creator for the 2016 Tokyo Youtube Hanami/ Hanabi event will talk about trending anime, new technologies and how to liven up your youtube videos with after effects. Special guest from Japan will attend via skype.

Presented by J. Charlton

MECHACON: After Dark (Only attendees age 18 and over are allowed in the following panels. I.D.s will be checked. If you do not have a legal I.D., you will not be permitted to enter.)

After Hours Geeky Karaoke (18+)

Do you think you have what it takes!? Show off your skills in this geek themed karaoke contest! Bonus points if you come in character!

Presented by J. Lewey & G. Lara

Anatomy For the Artist 101 (18+)

Learn the rules of drawing the human body with a concentration on breaking the rules for drawing Manga and Anime. Amelie Belcher, artist extraordinaire, breaks it down like a BOSS! Presented by Amelie Belcher

Anime Pictionary (18+)

All the fun of Anime Pictionary, now in the 18+ version. Still with prizes for best and worst pictures!

Presented by R. Shienle & J. Poindexter

Are You a Contender? Education and Etiquette on Cosplay Competition (18+) So you wanna compete? Awesome!!! But before you do, there are things you need to know. This panel takes aim at the things you need to know before and after you compete. From explaining what to do in order to make a great impression, how to handle questions the judges may ask, stage presence to the taboos of cosplay competition, we want you to understand how to really show out. We aim to explain all you need to know in order to not just be a good competitor, but to come off as a polished cosplayer. We will cover build logs, portfolios, sandbagging, finishing and posing on stage so you look and act your best! 18+ Presented by UberGeek Tripp & UberGeek Cayne

Cards Against Humanity (18+)

Once again, the staff of MechaCon get together to provide the style of entertainment that only Cards Against Humanity can provide. Come and get to know the staff a bit better, all while laughing till your sides (and maybe your soul) hurt. Hosted by MechaCon Co-owner and Co-founder, Peter Bares Presented by MechaCon Staff

Deadpool and Co. (18+)

Love Deadpool? Of course you do, who doesn’t?

Don’t know him yet and want to? C’mon don’t be shy!

(Especially if your name sounds like a kitchen cleaner) We like to cut up (no pun intended) just like you do!

Presented by J. Rhodes & J. Williams

Found Footage, From Japan with Love (18+) Join our hosts as we delve into the strange, fascinating, and hilarious world of Japanese internet video. Features a handpicked selection of found footage gems rarely seen in the west. Viewers will receive a crash course on Japanese memes and online culture.

Though not explicit, this panel is 18+ and not for the faint of heart.

Presented by T. Winn & R. Kiger

Nerdlesque in NOLA (18+)

Last year was NOLA’s first ever Nerdlesque Festival and the tradition continues this year! This panel is about the growth and development of the Nerdlesque culture and community in New Orleans. We will be covering topics such as upcoming shows, what goes into writing and producing a show, as well as an all ages demonstration of what Nerdlesque is, along with so much more!

Presented by S. Bear

Ouran High School Host Club: Game Show of Love (18+) An Ouran themed panel with a boat load of characters for you to talk to and interact with in a fun and neutral environment.

There will be Truth or Dare and a Q&A. (18+) Presented by S. Slate & M. Miller

TMI with Queen D and Friends (18+)

The return of everyone’s favorite late night insult fest, with your favorite crossplayer Queen D. Want to hear some stories that will make you double over and cry from laughter all while making you feel better about your life? This panel is for you. With all new stories that are sure to leave you speechless. Not for the feint of heart. Bring an open mind and a tongue depressor. 18+ Presented by Queen D

Whose Line is it Anime?! (18+)

Join Queen D and friends as she brings the hilarity of Whose Line is it anyway!, throws in a bunch of anime, and adds a little something that only the Queen can provide! (18+) Presented by Queen D

Fireside Chat with Hot Flash (18+)

Is it hot in here, or is it me? Grab your PJs, and join me, Hot Flash (formerly Sephichan), in a casual chat about the more adult side of conventions and cosplay. Be ready to laugh and delight in tales about conventions of decades passed. From the skin dangers of tape to cursed chandeliers, join in on topics so wild, so zany (sometimes not kid friendly) you’ll split your sides in laughter!

Presented by J. Duffour

Remember, only attendees

AGE 18 AND OLDER

will be granted admission to these panels!

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TABLE-TOP GAMING SCHEDULE As always, MechaCon has a 24-hour tabletop gaming schedule offering a diverse mix of games, ranging from miniatures games such as Hordes, to board games such as Blood Rage to card games such as Arcadia to role playing games such as Shadowrun! And don’t forget our Asian Board Game room, which only continues to bring you more!

Friday, July 29th Gaming Room 1

10:00am - Iron Kingdoms RPG

THE BLACKHEART CHRONICLES ENDGAME:

SESSION #1

1:00pm - Naruto Nindo

10:00am - Free Play 12:00pm - Go DEMO

2:00pm - Free Play 3:00pm - Boss Monster

RPG

PRINCES OF THE APOCALYPSE (INTRO)

RPG

4:00pm - Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition 8:00pm - Swords and Wizardry: Sherwood

Gaming Room 2

CARD GAME

11:00pm - Magic: The Gathering

LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TOURNAMENT 10:00am - Blood Rage BOARD GAME

12:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga

RPG – SESSION #1

3:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga MINIATURES – SESSION #1

4:00pm - Spirit of 77

RPG - JUKEBOX AMBULANCE

7:00pm - Shadowrun 5th Edition RPG ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ - SESSION #1

10:00pm - Disturbed Friends (18+)

CARD GAME 11:00pm - Free Play

Gaming Room 3

10:00am - Free Play 4:00pm - Two Rooms and a Boom

CARD GAME 6:00pm - Ghostbusters

BOARD GAME SCENARIO - SESSION #1 10:00pm - Free Play 12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

Gaming Room 4

10:00am - Free Play 1:00pm - Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

RPG 4:00pm - MS Era

MINIATURES GAME 8:00pm - Betrayal At The House On The Hill

BOARD GAME

King of Tokyo/King of New York BOARD GAME

11:00pm - Are You A Werewolf?

CARD GAME

Gaming Room 5

10:00am - Free Play

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Gaming Room 6

5:00pm - Shinobigami RPG

8:00pm - Darkmoon BOARD GAME

12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

4:00pm - Sheriff of Nottingham BOARD GAME

5:00pm - Go and Shogi DEMOS

8:00pm - Love Letter CARD GAME

9:00pm - Mahjong DEMOS

10:00pm - Free Play 12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

Saturday, July 30th Gaming Room 1

4:00am - Free Play 10:00am - Dragon Ball Z Card Game TOURNAMENTS AND DEMOS

9:00pm - Mafia de Cuba

BOARD GAME 11:00pm - Junta

BOARD GAME

Gaming Room 2

12:00am - Free Play 10:00am - Iron Kingdoms RPG

THE BLACKHEART CHRONICLES ENDGAME:

SESSION #2

12:00pm - Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

RPG 1:00pm - Naruto Nindo RPG

4:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga

MINIATURES – SESSION #2

6:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga RPG – SESSION #3

9:00pm - The Dresden Files Cooperative

CARD GAME

12:00am - Monikers Against Humanity (18+)

CARD GAME

Gaming Room 3

10:00am - Kobold Ka-Boom!

CARD GAME DEMO 12:00pm - Yu-Gi-Oh!

CONSTRUCTED DECK TOURNAMENT

3:00pm - Pokémon

TCG TOURNAMENT

4:00pm - Magic: The Gathering

SEALED DECK TOURNAMENT 12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

Gaming Room 4

10:00am - Warmachine

MINIS EXHIBITION 12:00pm - Yu-Gi-Oh!

CONSTRUCTED DECK TOURNAMENT

3:00pm - Pokémon

TCG TOURNAMENT

4:00pm - Magic: The Gathering

SEALED DECK TOURNAMENT 11:00am - Are You A Werewolf?

CARD GAME

Gaming Room 5

10:00am - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga

1:00pm - Pulp Fantastic: All That Glitters RPG

4:00pm - Shadowrun 5th Edition RPG

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ - SESSION #2

5:00pm - World of Warcraft RPG - SESSION #1

7:00pm - Pathfinder: Tide of Twilight

Gaming Room 6

10:00am - Arcadia

CARD GAME 12:00pm - Go DEMO

2:00pm - Oni

CARD GAME 3:00pm - Ghostbusters

BOARD GAME SCENARIO - SESSION #2 Trains

BOARD GAME 4:00pm - Love Letter

CARD GAME

5:00pm - Shogi DEMO

7:00pm - The Red Dragon Inn 8:00pm - Mai-Star

CARD GAME

9:00pm - Mahjong

12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

Sunday, July 31st Gaming Room 1

3:00am - Free Play 10:00am - Iron Kingdoms RPG

THE BLACKHEART CHRONICLES ENDGAME:

1:00pm - Mysterium Card Game

2:00pm - Shadowrun 5th Edition RPG

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ - SESSION #3

5:00pm - Gaming Room 1 closes

Gaming Room 2

3:00am - Free Play 10:00am - Spirit of 77

RPG - WRATH OF CONS 2

1:00pm - Pixel Guardians CARD GAME

2:00pm - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga RPG – SESSION #4

5:00pm - Gaming Room 2 closes

Gaming Room 3

10:00am - Tabletop Miniature Wargame Demos

GAMES TBD BY PARTICIPANTS 12:00pm - Zombicide Black Plague

BOARD GAME 1:00pm - Ghostbusters

BOARD GAME SCENARIO - SESSION #3 5:00pm - Gaming Room 3 closes

Gaming Room 4

4:00am - Free Play 10:00am - Spyfall

CARD GAME

11:00am - World of Warcraft

RPG - SESSION #2 2:00pm - It’s Not My Fault RPG

5:00pm - Gaming Room 4 closes

Gaming Room 5

10:00am - Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga

MINIATURES – SESSION #3

11:00am - Smash Up

CARD GAME 1:00pm - Naruto Nindo

CARD GAME

DEMOS

10:00pm - Card of the Dead

CARD GAME 11:00pm - Epic Spell Wars of The Battle Wizards:

Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre

CARD GAME

RPG – SESSION #2

RPG 11:00pm - Free Play 12:00am - Room Closes until 10am

RPG

4:00pm - Free Play 5:00pm - Gaming Room 5 closes

Gaming Room 6

10:00am - Love Letter

CARD GAME

11:00am - Free Play 12:00pm - Sheriff of Nottingham BOARD GAME

1:00pm - Card of the Dead CARD GAME

2:00pm - Go and Shogi DEMO

3:00pm - Codenames CARD GAME

5:00pm - Gaming Room 6 closes

SESSION #3

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TABLE-TOP GAMING Back in our usual spot on the second floor, MechaCon’s Tabletop Gaming Department is ready to help you get your gaming fix! Come join local game designer Michael Godbold and let him teach you his new game, Kobold Kaboom! Or play in an exciting week-end long board game scenario with the brand new Ghostbusters Board Game! And, this year, we kick off another epic multiyear Star Wars storyline as we present to you the first chapter of Star Wars: The Shattering Chains Saga! This year’s tabletop gaming lineup includes, (but is not limited to):

Customizable/Trading Card Games

Code Names

Dragon Ball Z Card Game

The teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates try to guess words of the right color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. And everyone wants to avoid the assassin.

No MechaCon would be complete without TCG/CCG Tournaments. This year, we will give you the opportunity to destroy your opponents in the following games: From Panini Group (Tournaments judged by Joey Dicarlo) Based on the iconic series created by Akira Toriyama, the Dragon Ball Z Trading Card Game captures the essence of the action-packed animated show and transforms it into a fun-filled, card-battling arena. Create your own deck with your favorite characters such as Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Frieza and more!

Magic - The Gathering

From Wizards of the Coast (Friday Night Tournament judged by Dominique Ducote) The Magic: The Gathering game, created by Richard Garfield, established the Trading Card Game category in 1993. Today, it continues to offer a fan base of more than 6 million players the opportunity to play both socially and competitively through leagues, tournaments and in-store events. MTG is the world’s best trading card game, and we support it with our best efforts.

Pokémon TCG

From Nintendo (Tournament judged by Joe Moran) In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, players build decks and then play against each other, sending their Pokémon into battle to prove who the best Pokémon Trainer is.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

From Konami In this game, two players duel each other using a variety of Monster, Spell, and Trap Cards to defeat their opponent’s monsters and be the first to drop the other’s Life Points to 0.

Non-Trading Card Games

This year, MechaCon has a staggering amount of non-trading card games. Besides the always popular Are You A Werewolf?

We have exciting games such as Boss Monster and Oni! But that’s not the only games that we have, read on and see...

Arcadia

From APE Games (Presented by Lauren Merritt) # of players 2-4 Players take on the roles of amusement park owners in this theme park building card game from APE. Hire laborers with various skills, and trade them in to build amusement park attractions of varying types including rides, shows, food and midway. Build off your base to get increasingly higher level attractions and get bonus points for building a park that appeals to critics.

Are You A Werewolf?

From Looney Labs (Presented by Jeremy and Josh Gremillion) A mind game for 8-15 players, in which a vengeful group of villagers must figure out who among them is secretly a werewolf before it’s too late... Each “night” the werewolves eat a villager, and each “day” the surviving villagers attempt to rid the town of werewolves by lynching one of their own.

Boss Monster

From Brotherwise Games (Presented by Eric De Las Casas) # of players 2-4 Inspired by classic video games, Boss Monster challenges you to become a villain, build a dungeon, lure adventurers, and destroy them!

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From Czech Games (Presented by Tucker Took) # of players 2-8+ The two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their CODE NAMES.

Disturbed Friends

From Friendly Rabbit (Presented by Issaiah White) # of players 4-10 Disturbed Friends is a party game designed to find out how disturbed your friends are, but, more importantly, how disturbed they think you are.

You will be faced with horrible situations and unethical debates that may cause you to re-evaluate your friendships. (Note, this will be an 18+ event.)

The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game

From Evil Hat Productions (Presented by Bill Armond) # of players 1-5 Play as Harry Dresden and his friends in the tense, strategic co-op card game from Evil Hat, based on Jim Butcher’s NYT bestselling novels!

Epic Spell Wars of The Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre

From Cryptozoic Games (Presented by Issaiah White) # of players 2-6 Did you know that magical wizards are battling to the death ... and beyond ... right now!? “Why battle?” you might ask. “What have I got to prove, magic man?” Only who’s the most awesomely powerful battle wizard in the entire realm, that’s what!

As a Battle Wizard, you’ll put together up to three spell components to craft millions* of spell combos. Your spells might kick ass, or they could totally blow -- it’s up to you to master the magic. You will unleash massive damage on the faces of your wizard rivals in a no-holds-barred, all-out burn-down to be the last Battle Wizard standing.

Kobold Ka-Boom!

From Gobo Games (Presented by Michael Godbold, the game’s creator) # of players 2-4 It’s a kobold bombs kobold world. Will you claim your title: THE KOBOLD KA-BOOMER? In Kobold Ka-Boom! you play as a kobold faction warring with another faction. Players quickly create their battlegrounds and begin using their kobolds against each other, every kobold has a purpose. Are you ready to get bombing?

Players shuffle their individual decks and create a face-down battleground. With a few cards in hand you have to make careful and or wild decisions. Reveal enemy kobolds and attempt to clear their battleground before they clear yours.

Monikers (AKA Monikers Against Humanity)

From Palm Court (Presented by Tucker Took) # of players 4-20 Monikers is pretty simple: get your friends to guess the name on your card. Each team has 60 seconds to get through as many weird, inappropriate names as they can, from Drunk Jeff Goldblum to Shirtless Vladimir Putin.

Join us in our Midnight Madness block when we present a special, 18+ version of Monikers affectionately known as Monikers Against Humanity.

Mysterium

From Asmodee Games (Presented by Lauren Merritt) # of players 2-7 A horrible crime was committed on the grounds of Warwick Manor, thirty years ago. Now, the mansion is haunted by the ghost of the murdered servant, and it’s up to a group of psychic investigators to get to the bottom of the mystery. Mysterium is a cooperative game of deduction and teamwork for two to seven players. Over the course of the game, one player takes on the role of the ghost and over the course of a few scant hours, tries to lead the psychics to the correct culprit. Every member of the team will receive numerous visions, but what is the ghost trying to tell you exactly? Can the psychics determine the weapon, location and killer, or will a violent criminal pull off the perfect murder?

Oni

From Treesharp Games (Presented by Evan Keller) # of players 3-6 In feudal Japan, Spring is a time of great celebration, but while everyone is distracted gazing at the flowers blooming, the Oni, twisted and legendary creatures, watch from the forest thinking of new mischief to do. They have gathered for an unique tournament: they will challenge each other to see who can make more people stumble and fall without being noticed in return for gold. Beware though!

Samurai look after this place, and no one has brought them down before. Challenge your friends to get more gold, but keep an eye on your mischievous friends, since not even your own gold will be safe!

Pixel Guardians

From Epic Scale Games (Presented by Evan Keller) # of players 2-4 An evil summoner is calling forth ancient dragons to attack the peaceful kingdom of Pixel! As the dragons storm the kingdom, combine body sections until complete dragons are created.

Decide the right time to make your moves. Rid the kingdom of these evil beasts & earn the most points to win!

The Red Dragon Inn

From Slugfest Games (Presented by Lauren Merritt) #of players 2-4 You and your adventuring companions have spent all day slogging through the Dungeon, killing monsters and taking their stuff. Now, you’re back in town, healed up, cleaned up, and ready to party at the Red Dragon Inn. Drink, gamble, and roughhouse with your friends. But don’t forget to keep an eye on your Gold. If you run out, you’ll have to spend the night in the stables. Oh… and try not to get too beaten up or too drunk. If you black out, your friends will continue the party without you… after they loot your body for Gold of course!

Smash Up

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Jeremy and Josh Gremillion) # of players 2-4 In Smash Up players take two factions, such as pirates, ninja, robots, zombies, and more, and combine their decks into a force to be reckoned with! When the game begins, players take turns drafting one of several faction decks. Once each player has two decks, they shuffle them together, combining their distinct abilities into a unique 40-card deck. Players then deal out a number of Base cards, and play their decks to attempt to have the most power on a base when it is scored.

Spyfall

From Cryptozoic Games (Presented by Lauren Merritt) # of players 3-8 SPYFALL is an easy-to-learn card game of bluffing, probing questions, clever answers, and suspicion. At the start of each round, players receive a secret card informing them of the group’s location – a casino, space station, pirate ship, circus, (30 unique locations!) – except that one player receives the SPY card instead of the location. The Spy doesn’t know where they are, but wins the round if they can figure it out before they blow their cover!

Two Rooms and a Boom

From Tuesday Knight Games (Presented by Tucker Took) # of Players 6-30 In this social game of hidden roles and deduction, players are divided into 2 different rooms. Find your teammates, establish trust, and exchange hostages before time runs out and the bomb explodes! It’s the party game that’s always a blast.

Miniatures Games

Naturally, we’ve got miniatures games, so you can sharpen your strategic prowess. Besides the return of Warmachine and Hordes, our minis lineup looks like this:

Warmachine

From Privateer Press (Presented Will Hawthorne and Ian Usie) In Warmachine, the very earth shakes during these fierce confrontations where six-ton constructs of tempered iron and steel slam into one another with the destructive force of a locomotive.

Hordes

From Privateer Press (Presented Will Hawthorne and Ian Usie) Hordes players take on the role of warlocks as they lead their wild forces into battle. Warlocks are formidable combatants in their own right, and their armies make use of both hardened and brutal warriors and packs of savage warbeasts, allowing them to contend on equal footing with the greatest armies of the Iron Kingdoms. Players collect, assemble, and paint fantastically detailed models representing the varied warriors, minions, and beasts in their hordes.

MS Era

From IronHands.com (Presented by Scott Jennings) # of players 3-4 MS ERA is a tabletop combat game that puts those Gundam figures you’ve been collecting to good use! A complete Mobile Suit battle can be played out in just 20 minutes using these fast and easy rules.

Board Games

As always, we allow you to satisfy that urge to play board games with an amazing board game lineup! Besides the aforementioned Ghostbusters Board Game, we also have:

Betrayal at House on the Hill

From Avalon Hill (Presented by Jeremy and Joshua Gremillion) The creak of footsteps on the stairs, the smell of something foul and dead, the feel of something crawling down your back – this and more can be found in the exciting refresh of the Avalon Hill favorite Betrayal at House on the Hill. This fun and suspenseful game is a new experience almost every time you play – you and your friends explore “that creepy old place on the hill” until enough mystic misadventures happen that one of the players turns on all of the others! Hours of fun for all your friends and family.

Designed for 3–6 players aged 12 and up, this board game features multiple scenarios, a different lay-out with every game, and enough chills to freeze the heart of any horror fan.

Blood Rage

From Cool Mini or Not (Presented by Issaiah White) Here comes the ultimate Viking saga! Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang.

In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarök finally consumes the land. The game’s striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith’s highly evocative artwork and Studio McVey’s high-detailed miniatures.

Darkmoon

From Stronghold Games (Presented by Tucker Took) # of players 3-7 You are a crew member on a deep space mining expedition to Titan, the dark moon of Saturn. During a routine excavation, an “incident” occurs whereby some of the crew become infected with an unknown virus, and become paranoid, deceitful, and violent, trying to destroy the others.

Roll dice, overcome traumatic events, throw your friends in quarantine when you don’t believe them, and (if you’re infected) betray everyone at just the right moment to secure victory!

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TABLE-TOP GAMING (Continued from previous page)

Ghostbusters Board Game

From Cryptozoic Games (Presented by Ashley Nichols) # of players 1-4 Ghostbusters: The Board Game is an episodic adventure game for one to four players, who are charged with busting ghosts and sealing gates to the Spirit World. The game is customizable, cooperative, and highly re-playable. It features unique illustrations and figures based on original artwork and designs by Dan Schoening, the artist of IDW’s Ghostbusters comic book series. Each Ghostbuster has a distinct role and unlocks unique abilities by gaining experience. The game offers modes for different levels of players, making it accessible to beginners and challenging to experts. Now is your chance to save the world!

Junta

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Dominique Ducote) # of players 2-7 JUNTA is a game of power, intrigue, money and revolution in a fictional banana republic. It is everything but nice: The players lie, betray each other, embezzle, and assassinate the members of the other families to transfer millions of Pesos of foreign aid money to their bank accounts – which are conveniently located in Switzerland.

King of Tokyo

From Iello Games (Presented by Jeremy and Joshua Gremillion) ) # of players 2-6 Slap around your enemies and become the King of Tokyo! Play mutant monsters, gigantic robots and other monstrous creatures, joyfully whack your opponents, rampage the city and become the one and only King of Tokyo! Combine your dice to gather energy, heal your monster or just slap others. Spend your energy to trigger permanent or one-shot special powers: second head, body armor, nova death ray...Stop at nothing to become the Kings of Tokyo...but that’s when the real trouble begins for you!

King of New York

From Iello Games (Presented by Jeremy and Joshua Gremillion) ) # of players 2-6 There’s always something happening in the city that never sleeps.

Maybe it’s the lights, maybe it’s the energy, or maybe it’s the giant monsters trying to demolish the place!

King of New York introduces lots of new ways to play, while still keeping the core ideas of King of Tokyo. There are Buildings to Stomp! Vengeful Military Units to Destroy! Six brand new Monsters!

Mafia de Cuba

From Asmodee Games (Presented by Tucker Took) Mafia de Cuba is a quick, portable game of bluffing and hidden roles for 6 to 12 players, set in the raucous, crime-filled years right before the Cuban revolution. One player takes on the role of the Godfather, who passes the jewel-filled cigar box from player to player. The other players secretly, subtly take a character token, steal some of the diamonds from the box, or remove nothing.

The Godfather then has to find out the Thieves and recover what they’ve stolen in order to remain in charge. If the Godfather can’t, the player who stole the most diamonds wins.

Sheriff of Nottingham

From Arcane Wonders (Presented by Eric De Las Casas and Issaiah White) # of players 3-5 The Sheriff of Nottingham is a fun and engaging game for all where each player will have the chance to step into the shoes of the Sheriff himself! Other players, acting as Merchants will attempt to bring their goods into the city for profit. Beware though, while many may act as honest merchants, there is always the possibility of contraband being smuggled into the city!

Zombicide Black Plague

From Cool Mini or Not (Presented by Tucker Took) Zombicide: Black Plague is a standalone cooperative board game for 1 to 6 players that brings the relentless zombie-killing action of Zombicide into a brand new fantasy setting! Players control a party of survivors as they fight to rid the land of an invasion of zombies controlled by the game itself. Survivors find weapons, learn spells, battle zombies, and gain experience. The more experienced they get, the more powerful they become, but the more zombies rise to face them!

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Asian Board Games

A staple of our tabletop gaming lineup for the last few years, MechaCon’s Asian board game room returns! Building upon last year’s success, we have the return of several games from Alderac Entertainment Group’s Big In Japan series of games, as well as the addition of a new game from the series, Card of the Dead! The games that the room shall showcase are:

Card of the Dead

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Issaiah White) # of players 2-5 Zombies have come to your town! Good thing you’ve seen the movies.

Put on your football pads, grab your trusty slugger and give those walkers a good thrashing! Or run away, that works pretty well too.

In Card of the Dead your job is to survive by whatever means you can. And remember, you don’t have to be the fastest, just faster than the person next to you.

Go

(Presented by Eric De Las Casas) # of players 2 Go, for many centuries, has intrigued and entertained players with its simple rules and complex game play. In the game, two players face off, placing pieces called stones on a board, with the goal of trying to capture as much territory as possible.

However, due to the game’s great depth of strategy, that goal is not as easy to achieve as it might seem.

Love Letter

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Eric De Las Casas and Issaiah White) Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck, for 2–4 players.

Get your love letter into Princess Annette’s hands while keeping other players’ letters away. Powerful cards lead to early gains, but make you a target. Rely on weaker cards for too long and your letter may be tossed in the fire!

Mah Jong

(Presented by Eric De Las Casas) # of players 2-4 Mah Jong is a tile based game which originated in Ancient China. In it, players draw and discard tiles, trying to create a legal hand. It is a game of great skill and strategy, but one that requires a bit of luck as well.

Mai-Star

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Eric De Las Casas) Seiji Kanai returns with Mai-Star set in the floating world of the geisha. 3-6 players take on the roles of different geishas and compete to earn the most prestigious title. They play cards to raise the reputation of their geisha, and take guests to earn money, which is the measure of victory. The player who has earned the most money after three festivals (rounds), is considered as the most skillful geisha, and will inherit the title of Mai-Star.

Shogi

(Presented by Eric De Las Casas) # of players 2 Shogi, this chess like game has been enjoyed for centuries.

Just like in chess, two players square off, trying to capture their opponent’s king. But, with more pieces, a bigger board, and reuse of captured pieces, this game can prove to be far more complex and harder to master.

Trains

From Alderac Entertainment Group (Presented by Eric De Las Casas) # of players 2-4 Trains, by Hisashi Hayashi, puts you in the seat of managing a Japanese modern rail line. Use your deckbuilding skills to construct a deck that will allow you to play onto the map of either Tokyo or Osaka, placing tokens to represent your line connectingmajor hubs. Build the most effective rail line and you’ll win!

Role-playing Games

And of course, we have several GMs ready and willing to run RPGs for you! This year, for the RPG Spirit of 77, we have a sequel to last year’s thrilling adventure Wrath of Cons! Besides that adventure, there’s also:

Jonathan Thompson’s RPGs

Friend of MechaCon and head of Battlefield Press, Jonathan Thompson, will be stopping by to run the following games:

Swords and Wizardry

SHERWOOD # of players 1-5 Join the merry of Sherwood Forest in banding against the forces of the sheriff of Nottingham.

Characters provided. 1st level. All standard rules apply.

Pulp Fantastic

ALL THAT GLITTERS # of players 1-5 Someone is trying to steal gold from the national vaults, can you find out who and stop them in time?

Characters provided. All standard rules apply.

And in addition to Jonathan’s games, we have:

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

(Presented by Winston Smith) # of players 5 preferred, but will accommodate more “So, you all meet in a tavern...” Time honored words for any story of note. 5th Ed has been around just long enough to allow for plenty of flex room, so the game and story will depend upon the amount of players and what everyone is up for. Bringing your own character is encouraged, but not a requirement.

Homebrew races and/or classes will be allowed, so long as you are willing to submit it to review before the game begins. On the overall. I am going to attempt to accommodate as many as I can, but that shall over all depend on what everyone wants. The goal is for as many people to have fun as possible. Should no consensus be made, we will likely run HotQ module or some sort of variant.

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

Princes of the Apocalypse, Intro portion From Wizards of the Coast (Presented by Paul Mevis) Called by the Elder Elemental Eye to serve, four corrupt prophets have risen from the depths of anonymity to claim mighty weapons with direct links to the power of the elemental princes. Each of these prophets has assembled a cadre of cultists and creatures to serve them in the construction of four elemental temples of lethal design. It is up to adventures to discover where the true power of each prophet lies, and dismantle it before it comes boiling up to obliterate the Realms.

Iron Kingdoms

THE BLACKHEART CHRONICLES - Endgame (Presented by David Giles) # of players 1-6 This is it! Through four years of struggle, our cell of freedom fighters from the occupied nation of Llael have been drawn into a web of dark intrigue and darker magic, engaging in clashes far more subtle and horrifying than they had been expecting. Now, they find themselves betrayed, having played into the hands of a Thamarite cult that plans to capture the Black Heart, a warjack driven by an Orgoth abomination and powered by a captive human soul. With it, they could make an unstoppable force, one rivaled in foulness only by the Nightmare Empire itself, who also seek the ‘jack for their terrifying forces. Only our heroes can stop them in this final, climactic conflict!

The Black Heart Chronicles is an ongoing campaign set in the world of Privateer Press’ Iron Kingdoms. Players will need only dice (three to five six-sided dice) -- characters and other supplies will be provided.

It’s Not My Fault

From Evil Hat Productions (Presented by Bill Armond) # of players 1-5 It’s Not My Fault is a one-shot-in-a-box character and situation generator for Fate Accelerated! With just a few minutes and a few cards you’ll create a group of fantasy characters in one crazy, mixed-up predicament, where everybody and nobody is to blame for getting them there.

Naruto Nindo

(Presented by Ryan Carter) # of players 1-10 The Hidden Leaf Village is in peril. Powerful criminals and unknown threats of apocalyptic proportions are threatening our peaceful country.

Think you can face these threats like a true warrior? Then join an elite group of Shinobi and head off into the unknown to fight the evils of the world in Naruto Nindo! Take up the mantle of Genin and embark on a journey of truly epic proportions! Visit exotic (and likely deadly) locales!

Meet interesting (and likely deadly) people! Fight super powerful ninjas, genetically modified assassins, and horrifying beasts of mythic proportions!

Never played a tabletop RPG before? No problem! Newcomers are welcome and encouraged! Don’t know jack about Naruto but are itching to roll some dice? Also not a problem! All things needed to play the game will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself and your imagination!

Pathfinder: Tide of Twilight

From Paizo (Presented by Jeremy Gremillion) # of players 3-6 In researching a recently recovered druidic lorestone, the Pathfinder Society learns of a powerful artifact with the power to turn men into bestial abominations. Amid claims of increased werewolf activity in the region, the PCs travel into the heart of the Verduran Forest to retrieve the valuable relic from a cabal of evil druids believed to currently hold it.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for Levels 1–5.

Shadowrun 5th Edition

Escape From Alcatraz (Presented by David Giles) # of players 1-6 Alcatraz island - set in San Francisco Bay, it has in its history been a lighthouse, a military base, and the most infamous landmark in the United States Federal Prison system. Now, it’s a tourist attraction, where thousands every year seek the site out of historical interest, morbid curiosity, or the hopes of spotting one of the many ghosts rumored to haunt the island. Its isolation and many unwatched and closed areas also makes it a great location for secret meetings...which is how a team of shadowrunners have ended up there, handing off stolen data to an employer. But then things unexpectedly go south. Will they be able to get themselves off the island...or are they doomed to join the resident spirits?

Escape From Alcatraz, set in the cyberpunk dystopia of Shadowrun (published by Catalyst Game Labs), is a three-part adventure. Players will need only dice (as many six-sided dice as they can get their hands on), as characters and other supplies will be provided.

Shinobigami - God of the Shinobi

From Kotodama Heavy Industries (Presented by Bill Armond) # of players 1-5 Shinobigami is a tabletop Role-Playing game originally developed and published in Japan by Adventure Planning Service. Originally written by legendary designer Toichiro Kawashima and gorgeously illustrated by Shie Nanahara, Shinobigami is a fast one-session RPG focusing on character drama, stories of conflict and cooperation, and light tactical strategy in a dark modern “World of Shadows” setting where mysterious ninja exist and engage in inter-clan conflict in an ongoing hidden cold war.

Spirit of 77

From Monkeyfun Studios (Presented by Stuart Keller) # of players 1-5 Get ready to get funky with Spirit of 77, a role-playing roller-coaster set in the 1970’s, about kung-fu tough guys, fast fuel-burning street dragsters, death-defying explosions and fighting The Man. This week-end, MechaCon will be presentingtwo sessions of this righteous new rpg. And please join us Sunday 10AM-1PM as we present to you a special Spirit of 77 adventure entitled Wrath of Cons 2 a sequel to last year’s awesome adventure, Wrath of Cons!

World of Warcraft

(Presented by Will Hawthorne) # of players 1-6 Our Heroes from Azeroth prime have returned home with their presence on this world have left a lasting impression. As the time line goes on the dangers that wait this new Azeroth must be answered by our new heroes… If you can even call them that. What horrors wait this group as this Azeroth plunges terror and despair? Will they save this world or be its destroyers? The keys to their, and this world’s freedom are now in their hands.

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TABLE-TOP GAMING Star wars Meta-Scenario

This year, we begin a thrilling new multi-year Star Wars Meta Scenario:

As the remnant of the Empire skulks away after the Battle of Endor, it plants a spiteful seed of chaos that would test the fledgling New Republic. On the industrial world of Sylvia, a host of droid laborers have risen up and ripped off their restraining bolts in revolution. A small group of infiltrators steal into the heart of their territory, but do they carry an olive branch or a treacherous dagger?

This year, Team MechaCon is proud to bring you another original epic multi-year tale in the Star Wars Universe: The Shattering Chains Saga. We will begin with Episode I:The Sylvian Deadlock.

How will this story unfold? Someone once said, “Always in motion is the future,” but your choices and actions will help shape this tale. This is your story; make it a great one!

Star wars Miniatures

From Wizards of the Coast (Presented by Bill Armond & William Hebert) # of Players: 1 - 4

The Star Wars Miniatures line features hundreds of ready-to-play miniatures from the Star Wars universe. You’ll find heroes, villains, droids, creatures, and aliens of all descriptions.

Now you can play out your favorite movie scenes, add the miniatures to your roleplaying sessions, or trade and collect the miniatures set by set.

Star wars RPG

From Wizards of the Coast (Presented by Stuart Keller) # of Players: 8

Take on the role of the heroes of the Star Wars universe and fight against the forces of evil! You might play a Duros smuggler, a Wookiee co-pilot, a human Jedi, or any of countless possibilities.

The only limit to the stories you can tell is your imagination!

A Few Reminders from the Tabletop Gaming Department We here at the Tabletop Gaming Department would like to remind you of the following: 1. Cheating is not allowed. The following is MechaCon’s Tabletop Gaming Cheating Policy: Any person caught cheating will be banned from ALL table-top gaming events and will earn a strike as per the MechaCon Security Policy.

2. Seating is limited. Please remember that there is a limited number of seats for each game, so it’s usually a good idea to try to get to a game a little early.

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3. Be respectful. This year, you may notice that there will be several times when there are two events going on in one room. Please be respectful of other events that are taking place in the room you are in. Also, while unofficial events are allowed in a room while official tabletop gaming events are going on, these events cannot disrupt the official event going in the room. If someone is disruptive, the person running the official event is well within his/her rights to ask the person(s) involved with that event to leave the room.

We’re all here to have fun, and one of the things that can ruin that is someone being disrespectful of others.

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